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.
Quenta's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Quenta 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 buy a cow to act as security incase of any emergency. I would also like to build a new home for my family. Finally l would like to buy seats to help my visitors to avoid borrowing."
Nancy's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Nancy enrolled.
"I plan to use the transfer to expand my house to accommodate my family. I plan to build a toilet for the family. I also plan to start a small business to boost my income."
Aphlona's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Aphlona enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that we have faced in life is when we didn't have anything to hold on as a source of income. Life became unbearable and at some point we were unable to provide food for the family." (Occupation: Small business)
Joseph's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Joseph enrolled.
"I am planning to spend my transfer on paying school fees for my children, I will also build a bigger house because the one I stay in is in a bad state and its almost falling down. I will also buy a water storage tank as our village has water shortage problem. The remainder I will use in starting a small business of selling cattle."
Jennifer's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Jennifer enrolled.
"I am planning to spend my transfer on constructing a toilet as I don't have one currently and I am forced to use the one belonging to my neighbor, I will also build a bigger house as the one I stay in is very small for my family and I will use part of the transfer to pay school fees for my children. I will use the remainder to start a small business of selling fish in our local market."
Lucy's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Lucy enrolled.
"I am planning to repair my house, expand my small business and buy a few household items." (Occupation: Small business)
Monica's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Monica enrolled.
"I am planning to expand my small business." (Occupation: Small business)
Jared's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Jared enrolled.
"I plan to build a new house, buy cattle and a ploughing machine for farming, build a toilet and the remainder i will invest in business."
Everlyne's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Everlyne enrolled.
"I have planned to build a kitchen since I don't have one,I will expand my business and build a toilet." (Occupation: Small business)
Benadeta's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Benadeta enrolled.
"The achievement I am proudest of is that through my small business of sisal making I have been able to build my house." (Occupation: Small business)
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