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.
Charles's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Charles received a $491 second payment.
"I spent the whole of my second transfer on building a spacious iron roofed house because the one I had was a health risk for my household since the roof was leaking and water streaming in from all corners and my children could get sick all the time."
Luke's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Luke received a $491 second payment.
"I spent my second transfer to repair my water pump and to buy delivery pipes so that I can irrigate my vegetable farms with ease. "
Beatrice's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Beatrice received a $491 second payment.
"I spent my second cash transfer on renovating my house that crumbled down during a heavy down pour. Bought a cow for its dairy products, 2 donkeys for carrying luggage and fetching water since my area is prone to drought and I have deposited seven thousand in my savings account for my son's school fees for next year."
Dismas's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Dismas received a $98 initial payment.
"I am currently fetching and ferrying water to my farm using buckets and this is labor intensive and therefore this my upcoming second transfer would help me buy a water pump that would help me irrigate my farm."
Geophry's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Geophry received a $98 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on buying a water pump then continue with farming, this will bring me more income and am also planning to build a new house my current house is almost falling off and it's also licking"
George's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
George received a $98 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on buying a water pump and continue doing farming, this will bring me more income"
Michael's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Michael received a $98 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer on clearing 2,000 KES school fees arrears for my brother to sit for his final primary examination,bought a mattress at 4,000 KES because the one we had was worn out and very thin so we needed one that was more comfortable,bought a bicycle at 2,500 KES to facilitate our movement to and from the market place and water point which are far away fro home.I also used the remaining money on food."
Mercy's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Mercy enrolled.
"The happiest part of my day is when am drawing water from the river and I meet with other women and we tell stories."
Lilian's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Lilian received a $491 second payment.
"" I spent my second transfer on buying a water tank since I had to walk for long distance to fetch for water, I also fenced my compound with the remaining cash.""
Norah's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Norah received a $491 second payment.
"Most of my second transfer I spent to install water in my compound to help me with irrigation,livestcok and also not to walk long distances looking for water. I paid my tithe, bought a sack of maize, bought iron sheet and paid school fees for my children."
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