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.
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy 4 oxen for ploughing my pieces of land, and start a fish or cereal selling business." (Occupation: Small business)
Richard's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Richard enrolled.
"I would like to build a new house because my house is very old and weak hence it can collapse anytime.I would also like to boost my bee keeping business because within a period of five months,it will start generating some income.Lastly,I would like to venture into livestock rearing business since it will be my additional source of income."
Ascah's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ascah enrolled.
"I plan to build a house, buy a ploughing machine and two cows for farming and to invest in business."
Caren's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Caren enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I face is financial instability." (Occupation: Small business)
Millicent's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Millicent enrolled.
"I plan to invest in a business, of selling second hand clothes. I will also use part of this cash to pay school fees."
Melkadus's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Melkadus enrolled.
"I am planning to spend my funds on my son's college education, renovate my house because it's old, construct a new a pit latrine to improve the hygiene of my dwelling and use the remaining amount to invest livestock business because it has good returns."
Mercy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mercy enrolled.
"I am planning to buy sand, cement and lime which I will use to plaster my house. I will also buy two oxen and a ploughing machine with the other transfers, if there are any funds remaining I plan to start another small business."
Mourice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mourice enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to go for treatment, I am a bit sick and this makes me unable to even till my farms." (Occupation: Small business)
Anna's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Anna enrolled.
"I have planned to expand my house and set up a business"
Aska's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Aska enrolled.
"I have planned to expand my house,I will also like to set up a business."
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