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.
Joyce's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Joyce received a $235 initial payment.
"The biggest difference is that these transfers have enabled me to buy a motorcycle which is used for water transport."
Lilian's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Lilian received a $475 third payment.
"I spent the of second and third transfer to buy motorcycle as my source of income being that my spouse is using it to carry people from one place to another, s"
Nickson's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Nickson received a $253 initial payment.
"I expect to buy another dairy cow and then from my job I can take a loan and also buy an eighth piece of land in order to plant grass for my dairy cows to boost milk production and income." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Dickson's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Dickson received a $23 third payment.
"My life will change because I will have enough livestock and chicken that I will be able rear, and that alone is a big difference in my life." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
John's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
John enrolled.
"The happiest part of my day is morning, when I receive a call from my boss. requsting me to pick a motorcycle from his place to go for work. because I know at the end of the day ,I Will get some money to buy food for my family. "
Caroly's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Caroly received a $23 fifth payment.
"In the next six months,I am hopeful that my kraal will be full of livestock and maybe I shall have expanded one of my houses." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
David's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
David received a $23 fifth payment.
"I am planning to pay fees for my kids who are graduating from primary school. I am planning to harvest maize which will be a source of food and school fees for my kids." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Benard's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Benard enrolled.
"Growing up without a father has been the biggest hardship I've faced in my life. I lost him when I was 3 years of age and things were tough . My mother struggled to raise and put us through school. I dropped out of school in class 7 because there was no much support to keep us in school. My mother concentrated on getting us food instead. Currently, I can say God has be grateful. Despite all the challenges that we encountered, I've grown to be a responsible man. I now have a happy family, blessed with 2 kids." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Benedictine's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Benedictine enrolled.
"Receiving this money means improved living standards for my household. I would like to buy a motorcycle that I shall use for transportation. This will be of reliable source of income that will enable me provide for my family's basic needs."
Bernard's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Bernard enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is that I am a motorcycle rider and at times I go home with little money which is not enough to provide for my family needs."
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