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.
Bendera's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Bendera received a $490 second payment.
"My life different than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that I was able to start goats rearing activity which is my longterm investment for the family. Back in the days, I was depending on charcoal vending a job that is tiresome and low-paying. Furthermore, I was able to clear the fees arrears for my children and acquire enough food. Lastly, I was able to complete the construction of my house by purchasing the roofing materials and paying labour charges for the putting up of a roof of the house which I had fail to complete due to lack of adequate finances."
Hawa's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Hawa enrolled.
"Improving the roof of my house with ironsheet and the walls with cement is what receiving this money means to me, i was able to construct the house but i failed to finish it because things are tough but with the money i fill like a relief and i would like to use it all to make sure y house should stand for more years to come."
Patricia's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Patricia received a $384 initial payment.
"The biggest different in my daily life is that soon i will own a house with iron sheets roof, which i did not expect in my life"
Ezenia's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Ezenia received a $384 initial payment.
"I spent my transfer on building a new house. I have always an ironsheet roofed house and this is has been my chance. I am grateful for it"
Steven's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Steven received a $372 second payment.
"I plan to use my transfer in fixing my house's roof"
Martha's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Martha received a $372 second payment.
"I never used to have a nice house. It was a mud hut with a grass roof. Since receiving this transfer, it has taught me discipline. To use the money the right way. I have managed to start building a house. My plan is to build and finish it by next month. What is remaining now is the roof. I am very happy. I can now say I live in a good house."
Letina's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Letina received a $372 second payment.
"I have not spent most of the money yet but i want to finalize my house, roofing and floor. The small amount I have spent was on some household needs like groceries and relish."
Laika's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Laika received a $372 second payment.
"I have used the second transfer to finish the house i started with the first transfer. I bought doors, frames, nails for roofing and pay wages for people who did all the work."
Patuma's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Patuma received a $372 second payment.
"Life would have been very different had I not received the transfers. I would not have managed to find money to build a new house for myself and support my family in a way I have done since I received the transfers. Before receiving the transfers, I relied on farming to support my family. When I have harvested crops, I could sell some of the crops to be supporting my family but the money was not even enough to save so that I should build a house. With the transfers I received, I now have an iron sheets roofed house which means my family has a decent place to sleep in. I also managed to buy mattresses for the family. All in all the money has changed my life as I now manage to buy everything needed for my family in good time."
Amosi's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Amosi received a $369 second payment.
"I will spend my transfer on increasing my house and adding an iron sheet roof to it, will pay for my children's fees, buy a goat, food and blankets"
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