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.
Erick's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Erick enrolled.
"I used to go fishing to source for money which in return earned me some cash that I paid as school fees, the money could not be enough so it took me long to clear my course. "
Janet's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Janet enrolled.
"The achievement we are very proud of is having bought three cattle, with savings from fishing."
Loyce's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Loyce enrolled.
"Firstly, we plan to use part of the transfer to plough our farms, buy seeds and pay for labour. Secondly, we intend to use another part of the transfer to make a fishing boat, and also buy a fishing net. Lastly, we intend to use the remaining amount to clear fee balance for our child, who did his form four final exams this year."
Maurine's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Maurine received a $491 second payment.
"We spent our second transfer on making fishing boat and buying fishing nets. My husband is a fisherman and brings more income home now. He also bought two lambs and took to my parents as dowry."
Shem's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Shem received a $491 second payment.
"I spent my second my transfer to Invest on rice plantation after which I sell the produce and build a new house. I also start a fishing vendor business for my wife."
Rosemary's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Rosemary received a $491 second payment.
"I spent second transfer on constructing canoe boat for transportation and fishing services, I also bought 2 cows for my dowry."
Mercy's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Mercy received a $491 second payment.
"I spent part of my second transfer to build a kitchen so that I can cook in a better place and the other part of the transfer I spent to build a fishing boat which I will hire to the fishermen to earn income."
Linet's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Linet enrolled.
"The happiest part of our day is when my husband comes home from fishing and he has caught enough fish that we can sell and eat."
Caroline's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Caroline received a $475 third payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer since I have managed to build a big house compared to the previous one which was small house.I have also managed to buy a motorcycle and my husband has left fishing to venture into the motorcycle business and we will start getting money to sustain the family."
Millicent's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Millicent received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to renovate my fishing boat and i buy fishing nets with my upcoming transfer"
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