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.
Awaiting's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Awaiting received a $419 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily is that catering for my family needs is no longer a challenge and even harmony is prevailing in my home." (Occupation: Small business)
Caroline's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Caroline received a $98 initial payment.
"My dream has always been to have my own livestock and with the second transfer, am going to buy two cattle which will give me milk to sell during lactation and earn income also i will buy sofa set to add beauty to my house." (Occupation: Small business)
Mariam's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Mariam received a $419 second payment.
"Being able to take care of my children by providing their basic needs is the biggest difference in my life. With the transfers, I was able to start up a business from which i earn income that i can use to provide the needs do my children since their father abandoned them."
Lawrence's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Lawrence received a $98 initial payment.
"I spent my first cash transfer on paying a debt that I borrowed to harvest my crops. I have kept three quarters of my transfer that I'll use as a business capital. This will enable me earn a daily income. "
Makasembo's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Makasembo received a $98 initial payment.
"I'm planning to spend my upcoming cash transfer on building a house and on paying for my child school fees." (Occupation: Small business)
Maurine's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Maurine received a $98 initial payment.
"Am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on buying bricks and iron sheets for renovating my leaking roof and start a business of selling new cloths." (Occupation: Small business)
Rebeca's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Rebeca received a $98 initial payment.
"Am planning to spend my second transfer to purchase a plot where I can build my house because currently i dont have any place to build a home and also pay school fees for my children." (Occupation: Small business)
Christine's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Christine received a $98 initial payment.
"Am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on constructing a house since my house is almost falling down and start a cereal business for my daily income."
Caleb's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Caleb received a $98 initial payment.
"I spent my entire second transfer to buy welding gas and machine to start my own welding business which is doing good and earning me more income." (Occupation: Small business)
Philister's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Philister received a $98 initial payment.
"I am currently living in a rented house and i am planning to spend the entire second transfer to buy building materials to build a house of my own in my compound." (Occupation: Small business)
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