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.
Calvin's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Calvin enrolled.
"I would like to use part of the money to cement my house to avoid frequent maintance. Secondly l would wish to open up a business to generate income to help support my family. Finally l would like to buy cows to help us in future. "
Kennedy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Kennedy enrolled.
"The achievement I am proudest of is starting my small business of buying and reselling charcoal, which provides me with money to take care of my daily needs. " (Occupation: Small business)
Beatrice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Beatrice enrolled.
"I am planning to spend my transfer on buying a sewing machine, and rolls of cloth, so that I can set up a tailoring and dress making business. I know tailoring, but currently I am only using another person's sewing machine as I don't have one of my own. "
Roseline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Roseline received a $494 second payment.
"GD gices the cash directly to the recipients in a secret way that doesn't expose the recipients to theft but other organizations always call their recipients in meetings when giving out help hence exposing them to danger of being robbed." (Occupation: Small business)
Lucy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lucy received a $494 second payment.
"I was living in a very small house that was quite uncomfortable to stay in, however I have built a bigger house now which can very well contain my family and our belongings." (Occupation: Small business)
Hosline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Hosline received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy ironsheet ,timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house for my family." (Occupation: Small business)
Caroline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Caroline received a $494 second payment.
"My family is now happier because I now have the things that I never had before." (Occupation: Small business)
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $494 second payment.
"Since I built the toilet, I have been relieved from the shame of going to the bush whenever my family and I were going to answer calls of nature." (Occupation: Small business)
Kasim's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Kasim received a $494 second payment.
"I used to rent a house at the market center but now i have built a house and live in my own compound." (Occupation: Small business)
Pamela's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pamela received a $494 second payment.
"I managed to enlarge my house and now it is spacious enough and I have also plastered the walls and the floor to strengthen them." (Occupation: Small business)
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