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.
Caroline's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Caroline received a $98 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer majorly on expanding my chapati business,buying clothes for my family, shoes and utensils."
Milka's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Milka received a $98 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on paying school for my children, repairing my house and starting fish business to generate more income."
Christine's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Christine received a $98 initial payment.
"I spent my transfer majorly as capital for starting second hand clothes business. I also paid school fees and bought school uniforms for my children."
Joyce's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Joyce received a $491 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I restocked my business with the transfer and now at least I get a bigger profit than what I use to get and am very happy that I can support my spouse in taking care of our family."
Maurine's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Maurine enrolled.
"I plan to buy building materials and build a new bigger house since my current house is in a bad shape that it can fall at any time.The rest I will use to start cloth selling business."
Eunia's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Eunia enrolled.
"I am planning to buy building materials like ironsheets, timber, nails and pay workman to build a bigger house for me since my current house is too small to fit my bigger family well.I also plan to do business by opening up a grocery shop ."
Joyce's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Joyce received a $491 second payment.
"I spent my second transfer on starting a cereal business for my daily income and install electricity now my children can do their homework without any difficulties." (Occupation: Small business)
Rispa's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Rispa received a $491 second payment.
"Atleast now i have a house that is decent enough. I nolonger get embarrased even if i have visitors." (Occupation: Small business)
Eunice's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Eunice received a $491 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that my cousins are now in school. I am so happy and thankfull to GD. I always thank God for GD for giving me money." (Occupation: Small business)
Everlin's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Everlin received a $491 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that i am yet to start the poulrty business. I will be able to sustain myself. I am peacefull now." (Occupation: Small business)
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