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.
Fred's family
access_time 8 years ago
Fred enrolled.
"I am planning to spend my transfer on building a house as to shift from my father's compound and the remaining balance to boost my business of buying and selling coffee."
Kellen's family
access_time 8 years ago
Kellen enrolled.
"Our first plan is to use part of the transfer to pay college fees for our two, one in university and another one in medical college. Secondly, we intend to use another part of the transfer to buy a cow, that would provide us with milk for family use. Lastly, we plan to use the remaining amount to start a small business of selling grains."
Everline's family
access_time 8 years ago
Everline enrolled.
"The biggest hardship we have faced is, inadequate income to start a small business."
Joshua's family
access_time 8 years ago
Joshua enrolled.
"Firstly, we plan to use part of the transfer to build a bigger house because this one is small. Secondly, we intend to use another part of the transfer to buy three cows, that would be as an investment for our family, and also provide us with milk. Lastly, we plan to use the remaining amount to boost our small business of selling fish."
Caren's family
access_time 8 years ago
Caren enrolled.
"My biggest hardship was losing my husband who was our breadwinner and we have not been able to get back on our feet up to now." (Occupation: Small business)
Jacob's family
access_time 8 years ago
Jacob enrolled.
"We have planned to buy a piece of land where we will go and build our permanent house,we also plan to set up our own business." (Occupation: Small business)
Hema's family
access_time 8 years ago
Hema enrolled.
"The biggest hardship has been educating my children since the money I make is very little to take care of fees,which makes them to drop out at some level." (Occupation: Small business)
Wiliskiter's family
access_time 8 years ago
Wiliskiter enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is that I have worked hard to educate my children despite most of them passing away." (Occupation: Small business)
Beatrice's family
access_time 8 years ago
Beatrice enrolled.
"We have planned to invest on farming,we will also use part of the money to expand our business and pay school fees for our children."
Jene's family
access_time 8 years ago
Jene enrolled.
"Being able to pay fees for my son who is sitting for his form four examination this year is my biggest achievement. I was able to pay his fees through hawking rice business in Ahero town." (Occupation: Small business)
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