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.
Lilian's family
access_time 8 years ago
Lilian enrolled.
"I would like to use part of the money to build a new house because my house is in a very bad condition. Secondly I would wish to open up a business to generate income to support my family since l have been doing casual work which is not reliable. Lastly I would like to buy a cow which will help me in future to pay school fees for my children. "
Vallary's family
access_time 8 years ago
Vallary enrolled.
"Firstly, I intend to use part of the transfer to buy a piece of land where, I plan to put up a house, so that I would have my own home. Lastly, I plan to use the remaining amount to start a small business of selling commodities like sugar, milk, flour and others, to the villagers to sustain my family." (Occupation: Small business)
Melvin's family
access_time 8 years ago
Melvin enrolled.
"Having bought two sheep with savings from my small business, is the achievement we are very proud of."
Linet's family
access_time 8 years ago
Linet enrolled.
"Having started this my toiloring business, after the death of my husband, is the achievement am proudest of, because currently, I am able to earn some income to buy food for my children."
Elsa's family
access_time 8 years ago
Elsa enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is that I have struggled with my two children upto form four and the other one upto college." (Occupation: Small business)
Emmaculate's family
access_time 8 years ago
Emmaculate enrolled.
"The happiest part of my day is in the morning before going out to my business when I'm doing house chores. " (Occupation: Small business)
Freda's family
access_time 8 years ago
Freda enrolled.
"I have planned to pay school fees for my three children who are in high school. I will also spare some money to expand my business." (Occupation: Small business)
Rebecca's family
access_time 8 years ago
Rebecca received a $117 initial payment.
"Finishing my house, starting a business "
Bumali's family
access_time 8 years ago
Bumali received a $117 initial payment.
"Building a house and starting up a business "
Geoffrey's family
access_time 8 years ago
Geoffrey received a $117 initial payment.
"Started a business, spent on household expenses "
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