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.
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almost 8 years ago
Mourine
received a $96 initial payment.
"When I received my money, I felt so happy because in the previous night.., I had slept without food. "
(Occupation: Small business)
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almost 8 years ago
Tamasha
received a $420 second payment.
"I spent my second transfer on paying hospital bills since i had just delivered a baby. I also bought land on which i shall construct a house for business(to store my stock)."
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almost 8 years ago
Brenda
received a $420 second payment.
"I used my second transfer to buy a bed since the old one was broken, i also paid school fees for my child who was chased from school. We also started a funiture making business"
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almost 8 years ago
Lilian
received a $481 second payment.
"I spent my second transfer to construct a small house so that I can find somewhere to sleep and keep my belongings. I was spending my nights in my neighbour's house. I also increased the stock of my business, I own a shop in the village. I also paid up medical expenses that had accumulated in the hospital for my child and the remaining was spent to pay school levies for my children in primary school."
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almost 8 years ago
Joan
received a $481 second payment.
"I spent my second transfer to pay school fees for my two children in secondary school to enable them attend all their classes. I also improved my business by increasing the stock to improve my profits."
(Occupation: Small business)
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almost 8 years ago
Victor
received a $481 second payment.
"I added capital to my wife's business to help us get more income.I also painted my house,bought a solar panel,bought a television and food for my household."
(Occupation: Small business)
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almost 8 years ago
Janet
received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have managed to construct a new house that is big enough and can properly contain my family and our belongings."
(Occupation: Small business)
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almost 8 years ago
Christabell
received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is the achievement that I have made like fixing a steel door which is more secure than the wooden one that I previously had."
(Occupation: Small business)
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almost 8 years ago
Rodgers
received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have my own personal business from which I am drawing sustained income."
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almost 8 years ago
Yovan
received a $112 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money i felt good but I didnt want to show other people that I have got money."
(Occupation: Small business)
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