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.
Cornelia's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Cornelia enrolled.
"The achievement I'm very proud of is, having started a small local-hotel business, because it has helped me a lot in providing food for my family." (Occupation: Small business)
Jacinter's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Jacinter enrolled.
"I plan to use the transfer on building another house because my current one the walls are almost collapsing. Secondly,l would like to use the transfer on buying household items like matress, bed ,blankets and chairs.Lastly,l intend to start a shop business in Awasi town."
Irine's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Irine enrolled.
"The achievement we are very proud of is, having bought utensils with savings from my small business. " (Occupation: Small business)
Benard's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Benard enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is lack of a steady stream of income, because I rely on a hired motorcycle to do the taxi business which is not very reliable. "
Mercy's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Mercy enrolled.
"I plan to buy livestock with the transfers because I love rearing them besides them being very productive and beneficial. I will also spend the transfers towards increasing stock in my small charcoal business. " (Occupation: Small business)
Amidah's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Amidah enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is that with proceeds from my small vegetables business I have managed to pay for and accomplished training in computer packages. Am proud that now I am computer literate. " (Occupation: Small business)
Anjelina's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Anjelina received a $490 second payment.
"Buying household item has saved me from embarrassment especially when I had visitors. " (Occupation: Small business)
Emmah's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Emmah received a $490 second payment.
"I started a business of selling food produce and other household items, I also invested some of my money on farming which I believe will sustain my family financially. "
Thomas's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Thomas received a $490 second payment.
"I was homeless before but currently I have my own which I don't pay rent each month thus I can channel that money to my small business."
Edwin's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Edwin enrolled.
"We plan to spend the transfer to construct a bigger house to accommodate my family. We also plan to spend the transfer to start a small business. We also plan to spend the transfer to construct a toilet. "
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