GDLive Newsfeed
We check in with people at each stage of the cash transfer process to see how things are going. Take a look at some of their stories as they appear here in real-time. Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
Nancy's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Nancy received a $539 initial payment.
"The transfers really helped me boost my business and even venture into new ones that I had only thought of but could not afford to start. I also own items that I could not have bought were it not for GD." (Occupation: Small business)
Eunice's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Eunice enrolled.
"Receiving this money means big time difference as my husband will be able to pay my bride price and start a business that will sustain my family."
Sharon's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Sharon enrolled.
"Receiving this money mean I will soon start a business. My intention is to start poultry farming since it is a viable business in this area. "
Susan's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Susan received a $540 initial payment.
"I now have a house that does not leak anymore. The house is also much bigger compared to the one I had before. Additionally, I have enough food for the family as compared to how I used to struggle getting what my family can survive on." (Occupation: Small business)
Beatrice's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Beatrice received a $540 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have decent seats, so I do not borrow seats from neighbors whenever I have visitors." (Occupation: Small business)
Kazungu's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Kazungu enrolled.
"Receiving this money means that my life will be able to change for the better. I plan to start My own posho mill business. It is a very lucrative business venture in our community and I am sure that the income gained will enable me to sustain my family's needs."
Joel's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Joel received a $540 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I was able to by my own motorcycle. I used to work for someone and struggled so much to get money buy right now I have my schedule. I can handle farm work and taxi business in a day."
Joyce's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Joyce enrolled.
"Receiving this money means that my life will transform for the better. I plan to purchase a plot and construct a structure for grocery business. This will be a reliable source of income for my family. I also intends to use part of the money to construct a house for my mother-in-law who is currently sheltered in a relative's house."
Mwenda's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Mwenda enrolled.
"Receiving this money means I will start a business of selling vegetables, omena and sweets within my village. I will also buy one dairy cow and use part of the milk it produces at home and sell the rest. This will help me earn more income to take better care of my family. I will then use the rest of the money to educate my children."
Hellen's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Hellen enrolled.
"Receiving this money means I will be able to improve on my tailoring business, build a better house and pay school fees for my children. "
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