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.
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary enrolled.
"The achievement that I am proudest of is that I was able to build my house even after the death of my husband using cash that I got from the sale of a piece of my land to development project that planned to do irrigation in our village."
Nelson's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Nelson received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a new house because my current house is small in size. I'm also planning to buy a water pump for irrigation purposes. This will see me conduct my farming activities any time irrespective of the season."
Carolyne's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Carolyne received a $99 initial payment.
"We plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on purchase of big pipes to support irrigation for our tomato Project and also completion of house construction"
Emilly's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Emilly received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to enlarge my house because my current house is too small to accommodate my entire family. I'm also planning to buy water pump for irrigation purposes."
Carolyne's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Carolyne enrolled.
"The achievement am proudest of is irrigation farming. This was an initiative by some NGO which we decided to take advantage of. We do commercial farming of fruits like water melon and vegetables like tomatoes. Through this we have been able to sustain our family."
Hellen's family
access_time 9 years ago
Hellen enrolled.
"I am planning to buy an ox-plough, a water pump for irrigation, vegetable seeds and pesticides."
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