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.
Martin's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Martin received a $488 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I now havevmy own generator, it used to be difficult before because I had to borrow one every time i wanted to water my vegetables in the farm. It is now more efficient to work in the farm and I feel more empowered."
Amidah's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Amidah received a $98 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer on applying for tap water because I live where access to water is a problem since we have to move a long distance to access clean water. I used the balance to buy food for my household so that they can get daily food."
Tresa's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Tresa enrolled.
"My biggest hardship as at now is feeding as this harsh weather has destroyed most of our farms and water shortage is also a major problem here."
Rose's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Rose received a $487 second payment.
"We spent our transfer on buying iron sheets, timber, poles and built a new house since our previous house was partially collapsing and often filled with water when it rained. I am very proud of having build my peaceful home on a raised ground free from floods."
Gordon's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Gordon received a $487 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l now have a source of income of transporting goods and selling water to the people in the village using my handcart, for this reason l am sure l will never go without food again."
Caleb's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Caleb received a $487 second payment.
"I spent my first transfer on digging a well to help in water supply during cultivation period. More to this I purchased a water pump to be used in pumping the water from the well to farm that is a bit far. Through these,I see my crops doing so well and promising a lot of returns at the end."
Benard's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Benard received a $487 second payment.
"I spent my first transfer to construct a new and bigger house for my family. The previous house was a small one-roomed house. I also dug a water well to help the family get regular water to use at home and then bought a water tank to store the water. The remaining amount was used to some plastic chairs and food in the house."
Rael's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Rael received a $487 second payment.
"I spent my transfer on piping water to my compound and now I do not have to walk long distances to look for water. I then built a kitchen because I had been cooking outside and it was quite unhygienic and cumbersome. I then bought 2 sheep and eight chicken which I am planning to rear for my own use. I also invested on farming where grow corn which I will be selling ones we start harvesting."
Caroline's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Caroline enrolled.
"My biggest hardship is how to look for food for my family and lack of water. "
Carolyne's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Carolyne enrolled.
"Receiving this money has brought back hope in my life. I see my life changing for the better. I plan to repair my house and cement it, buy a water tank for storing water since water has been a problem these sides and buy some cows for milking and selling."
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