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.
Samson's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Samson enrolled.
"My wife works as an untrained teacher in our village school, i work as a motorcycle rider. The income is not enough because we are both working as casuals, which means little pay. Getting this money will help me because i will buy my own motorcycle and set up a business for my wife so we can both be independent"
Millicent's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Millicent enrolled.
"I know I will have a big difference in my life. I will open up a business, build toilet and pay school fees which has been my major problem."
Grace's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Grace received a $482 second payment.
"I spent my second transfer on buying household furniture such as sofa set seats and a table that I did not have since I could not afford.I bought one bag of maize.I also added some amount onto my small retail business." (Occupation: Small business)
Consolata's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Consolata enrolled.
"The happiest part of my day is always in the evening when we are closing down the business since it is usually the time that we chart about the day with my co-workers and plan for the next day as we count our profits."
Alex's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Alex enrolled.
"Receiving this money means that I will build my own home and pay fees for all my children.It also means that my wife will have a tailoring business."
Carren's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Carren enrolled.
"Receiving this money brought a smile on my face since to build a better and bigger house for my family and also be able to start business that will enable me get income."
Caroline's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Caroline enrolled.
"Receiving this money means I'll be able to build a better house since I live in a tent and I will also start my own cereal business to be able to sustain my family."
Beatrice's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Beatrice received a $482 second payment.
"I spent my second transfer on purchasing a solar lantern to avoid buying parrafin everytime and two sacks of maize for the family consumption. I also bought a welding machine that my husband uses in his business and spent most of the transfer on purchasing a dairy cow with an intention of getting milk that I will sell to earn a living ."
Rose's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Rose enrolled.
"I have had a challenge providing food for my family since my business earns me so little. In most cases also, my children have had to stay home for lack of school fees" (Occupation: Small business)
Nancy's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Nancy enrolled.
"I will be able to start a small business of selling clothes, this will make my work easier in providing for my family. "
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