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.
Benedictine's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Benedictine received a $548 initial payment.
"Previously I had a bicycle which was by means of transport to work so when I received the money I spent it on a motorcycle which is faster and convenient. Part of the money I paid for a child who had a school fee balance."
Roselyne's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Roselyne enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was lack of fees to pay for technical training. I would have been self employed and earning well. " (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Mercy's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Mercy received a $236 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in our life is that we have our own motorcycle which when my husband operates as a taxi it brings some cash by the end of the day. We now get money for food and we can afford to get a good meal."
Leonard's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Leonard received a $254 initial payment.
"Currently I run my own business which I started using the money which I got from GD. Before I was employed as a motorcycle rider but when I got these payment from GD I started up a Video show room where I generate some Income from movie and football funs." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
George's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
George received a $236 initial payment.
"In the next six months, I expect to have started a business so that I can have an extra source of income aside from the motorcycle taxi that I'm currently operating." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Daniel's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Daniel enrolled.
"I will wish to buy my own motorcycle for business " (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Chepkoech's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Chepkoech enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is miscarriage that happenned in 2005.By then we were a young couple and the joy of having a child was cut short it really brought a lot of sadness to us.I was also admitted for over a week and it really strained us financially." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Marseline's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Marseline received a $23 fourth payment.
"My new goal is to build a new a more spacious house that can accommodate my family." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Walter's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Walter received a $254 initial payment.
"I would not have been able to buy the motorbike without the cash transfers. Moreover, I now have a plan of starting a new business where I will be selling spare parts to people and earn some profit out of the business." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Millicent's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Millicent received a $236 initial payment.
"In the next six months, I expect to have renovated my house." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
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