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.
Loveness's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Loveness enrolled.
"I intend to use this money for constructing a modern house as the one I currently live in is grass thatched and badly leaks during heavy rains. I believe the money from this program will help me fulfil the dream of living in an iron sheet roofed house."
Nancy's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Nancy received a $379 initial payment.
"She used the cash to improve the roof of her house by buying iron sheets and cement..She also purchased fertilizer and some beddings as well as clothes"
Zawadi's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Zawadi enrolled.
"Lack of money has forced me and my family to live in very poor shelter. Receiving this money means that I can now build a decent house which is comfortable for my children. My plan is to build a two roomed house with an iron sheet roof at a cost of 250 USD. My current house is in a bad condition. I fear for my children's health especially during the rainy season. The leaking roof and the cold weather poses a huge health risk."
Changawa's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Changawa received a $508 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I managed to construct a very decent, spacious modern house through the transfer. Initially, I used to stay in a small traditional house with weak walls and an old roof. It had even collapsed some weeks before I was enrolled. During that period I had to seek shelter from my friends and I even had to shift all my belonging. As a result, most of them got damaged and stolen as well. Also, the stay in my friend's houses was not that good at all because I was like a burden to them. The coming of GD into my life still feels like a miracle to me because it came at the time that I needed help the most. I am glad now I am sheltering under my own house with all my family members. We no longer have to worry about the rains and the insecurity issues like before."
Chelaje's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Chelaje enrolled.
"As old as i am i need to have a good place to sleep but you can see i use this old mosquito net as my mat so firstly i will buy matress, blankets and bedsheets for my self so that i should sleep on a good place, also i will buy ironsheets for my house nowadays its very hard for me to go cut grass for my roof, so i cannot just depend on someone to do for me so this money will be helpful as i will buy ironsheets and other things to improve my house and lastly i will buy enough food for my self and grandchildren so that we should be on a safer side when dry spell alives."
Swema's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Swema enrolled.
"I have always wanted to have an iron sheet roofed house but I have always been constrained by finances resulting in my household residing in a small grass thatched house"
Rose's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Rose received a $367 second payment.
"I want to buy roofing materials"
Zione's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Zione received a $367 second payment.
"I bought cement and timbers for roofing"
Asuwema's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Asuwema enrolled.
"Receiving this money will help me build a way much better house as the one I currently live in is old and grass thatched. I would want to put up an iron sheet roofed house. I would also want to buy enough food as well as fertilizers for the next growing season."
Kipkorir's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Kipkorir enrolled.
"Receiving this amount mean a lot to me because I have planned to build an iron roofed kitchen at a cost of 20,000 shillings because the grass that I use to thatch my kitchen is not available anymore. I will buy a cow at a cost of 25,000 shillings for milk production since I do not have one. I will use 6,000 shillings to stock maize and the rest used to buy basic things."
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