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.
Susan's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Susan received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a larger iron roofed house because my current house is too small. I'm also planning to pay my high school son fee with the remaining portion." (Occupation: Small business)
Maurice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Maurice received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to start a business so that I may be able to raise money for school fees for my child who is completing primary education this year. I also hope to buy cattle for milk and oxen for ploughing my piece of land."
Mariam's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mariam received a $99 initial payment.
"I bought bed worth 4,500, I also bought mattress worth 2,500 and rest I used boost my business."
Eunice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Eunice received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to extend my house to make it more spacious, and buy cement and cement the floor and walls of my house." (Occupation: Small business)
Maritha's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Maritha received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to replace my roof with new ironsheet, buy and fix new metal windows and a door. I also hope to buy cement and cement the floor and walls of my house." (Occupation: Small business)
Grace's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Grace received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a new spacious iron roofed house with a portion of the transfer because my current house is too small while the rest I'll pay my son in high school fee." (Occupation: Small business)
Nancy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Nancy received a $99 initial payment.
"I built an iron roofed house, but did not finish because I ran out of money. I therefor plan to buy cement and cement the walls and floor of my house and give it a good finish." (Occupation: Small business)
Jane's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jane enrolled.
"I would like to use part of the transfer to pay school fees for our children. Finally l would wish to expand our business to generate more income." (Occupation: Small business)
Ruth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ruth enrolled.
"I would like to use part of the transfer to cement my house because avoid frequent maintance. Secondly l would wish to open up a business to generate income to sustain my family. Finally l would like to pay school fees for my child who is in high and at times she is forced to stay at because of lack of school fees."
Macy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Macy enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to pay school fees for my children who are in primary school, if I am unable to raise the required fees they may drop out of school." (Occupation: Small business)
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