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.
Owen's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Owen enrolled.
"Our first plan is to use part of the transfer to pay school fees for our child who is in a school of the deaf. Secondly, we intend to use another part of the transfer to dig a borehole and buy water pump , that we plan to use to irrigate our farm, where we intend to plant trees. Lastly, we plan to use the remaining amount to start a small business for selling grains like maize and beans, for family income. "
Rebecca's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Rebecca enrolled.
"The biggest challenge I have faced is alot of hardship in my area because of drought that affect the farms and water scarcity.Getting food and water is very expensive for me."
Carren's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Carren enrolled.
"My first plan is to use part of the transfer to build a bigger house, because this one is small. Secondly, I plan to use another part of the transfer to dig a borehole, where I can get water for family use. Lastly, I plan to use the remaining amount to fence my compound, for security purposes, since I'm living along the way."
Peter's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Peter received a $98 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer payment on building a semi- permanent house, buying water pump machine for irrigation and paying fees for my daughter who will join secondary school the coming year."
Aramanzan's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Aramanzan received a $419 second payment.
"I used my second transfer to buy a bicycle and also constructing a house since i was sleeping in a house with a leaking roof. I also decided to buy a bicycle so as to ease work at home like collecting water."
Pamela's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Pamela received a $98 initial payment.
"I have had a problem with irrigating my crops, I therefore wish to buy a water pump and a generator for watering my vegetables. I also hope to construct a kitchen so that I stop cooking outside. "
Jane's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Jane enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is that l was able to pay school fees for my daughter in secondary school to form four level. I paid her school fees through doing casual jobs like fetching water for kitchen use at a nearby school and selling firewood."
Maurice's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Maurice received a $98 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on buying water pumps and a generator"
Everline's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Everline received a $491 second payment.
"I spent my entire second transfer to buy generator and water pipes for irrigation, this would enable me get good yields from my farm and I could also sell to earn more income to support my family."
George's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
George received a $98 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer on buying water pipes that I normally use in doing Irrigation"
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