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.
Ruth's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Ruth received a $481 second payment.
"I now own a gas cylinder which is giving me easy time during meal preparation even late in the night." (Occupation: Small business)
Joyce's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Joyce received a $481 second payment.
"I used my second transfer to expand my charcoal business by buying more stock and opening another stall. My business is now boosted and I believe it will enable me and my family to have a source of income.I also used a portion of the transfer to buy my children school items and to admit them back to school since they had dropped out due to lack of school fee. "
Hellen's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Hellen received a $481 second payment.
"My children can now go to school without having any worries of being sent out of school due to fee arrears. " (Occupation: Small business)
Mary's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Mary received a $481 second payment.
"I feel happy that I have light in my house now, I don't have to buy paraffin or use tin lamps which used to make me cough. My son paid dowry and my daughter-in-law and my grandchildren came back. My family is united now." (Occupation: Small business)
Delite's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Delite received a $481 second payment.
"My children are in school without any fee balance like other children. I have no stress at all. " (Occupation: Small business)
Celestine's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Celestine received a $481 second payment.
"When I received the transfer, we decided with my husband to construct house, I also used part of it to enroll to a tailoring college so that I can be able to start a business of my own. "
Beaty's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Beaty received a $481 second payment.
"I can now sit on chairs with cussions and I have a shelter big enough for my family " (Occupation: Small business)
Phoebe's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Phoebe received a $96 initial payment.
"I felt happy because this is an idea that i embraced because it has a life changing effect." (Occupation: Small business)
Rose's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Rose received a $481 second payment.
"My life has changed because I now have a rice business, initially I was selling firewood which was not doing well.I also have a good house."
Isaiah's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Isaiah received a $481 second payment.
"I also started a small business for my wife and now she can help me settle some family bills from that."
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