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.
Johnson's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Johnson enrolled.
"I plan to pay dowry, invest in business, buy livestock and household items that I lack."
Edward's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Edward enrolled.
"I am planning to buy sand, cement, timber, round poles, nails and iron roofing sheets which I will use to build a better house for my family. If there are significant amount of funds remaining I will start a small business for my wife."
Jaqueline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jaqueline enrolled.
"I am planning to buy sand, cement, lime and pay a construction worker who will use the materials to plaster my house. The remaining transfers will be used to increase more capital into my business so that I can increase the quantity of my inventories of plastic items that I sell." (Occupation: Small business)
Jane's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jane enrolled.
"The achievement am proudest of is building a home. We are barely a year old in our new home. I feel proud because now am independent with my family." (Occupation: Small business)
Elizabeth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Elizabeth enrolled.
"I plan to boost my business activities by increasing stock and building a premise. I also plan to build a kitchen." (Occupation: Small business)
Daniel's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Daniel enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is having started a small business selling second hand clothes and the profits enabled me to educate my child up to secondary level. I was also able to build my current house and pay dowry to my in laws using profits I saved, sadly I had to close down the business later on."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary enrolled.
"I have planned to plaster my floor,build a toilet and expand my business" (Occupation: Small business)
Tabitha's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Tabitha enrolled.
"The proudest achievement is that I have built my own house through small business."
Janet's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Janet enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face right now is ill health, I run a small business selling books and this is entails alot of walking, if I do not get better soon I might have to close down the business." (Occupation: Small business)
Caroline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Caroline enrolled.
"I would like to use part of the transfer to open up a business to generate income to sustain my family. Secondly l would wish to pay school fees for my son who is in high school. Finally l would like to buy household items for my house."
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