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.
Teresa's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Teresa enrolled.
"It would mean everything because it will give us the capital that we need dearly to start a fishing business. In addition, I would get money to build a toilet."
Loice's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Loice enrolled.
"Receiving this money means that, ill be able to move a step ahead from my present condition of poverty to a better life since it will enable me buy foodstuffs for my family, build a better house since I live in a small grass thatched house and also oxen and plough for business."
Kayera's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Kayera received a $424 second payment.
"I spent my second transfer on buying a refrigerator to put in my restaurant business and provide cold drinks to my clients. I also rented two acres of land to plant some maize and other crops I can put in the restaurant to avoid buying food. " (Occupation: Small business)
Marcela's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Marcela enrolled.
"Receiving this money makes me happy because I know I get money to start a decent business and leave alone the one I do at the moment which does not give me enough money. "
Emaqulate's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Emaqulate enrolled.
"I don't do well in business so i can't even furnish my house. This is so hard for me to even invite my siblings to come and know where I stay. " (Occupation: Small business)
William's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
William enrolled.
"Receiving this money means I will be living in iron roofed house that I plan to build as soon as I get it. " (Occupation: Small business)
Emilly's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Emilly enrolled.
"I am happiest in the afternoon when serving my customers in my small plastic-shoes business." (Occupation: Small business)
Pauline's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Pauline enrolled.
"My biggest hardship is how to get daily food for the family. I have a have a large family and this requires very hard work so I have ensure that they don't go without food." (Occupation: Small business)
Domnick's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Domnick enrolled.
"I feel very happy and lucky to be amongst the people who will be receiving this money since now I will be able to expand my business and even engage my wife too. More importantly,I will be able to educate my children" (Occupation: Small business)
Rosemary's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Rosemary enrolled.
"Receiving this money makes me happy because I will use it as a capital to open up a business that can help us as a family to generate our daily income for educating my children now that I am a widow."
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