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.
Jacob's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Jacob received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that every morning I have to ensure that my animals are grazed in good pasture and are properly watered and this gives me great pride."
Mary's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Mary received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt so happy when I received my transfer which came at a time when I could not even afford a glass of water. I was seriously broke and wondered how I would acquire food my children on that particular day."
Susan's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Susan enrolled.
"My biggest challenge have been lack of clean and safe water for domestic use."
Stephene's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Stephene enrolled.
"The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I go to the shore of lake Victoria to sell water that is packed in polythene bags. This makes me happy as in the evening am able to buy food for my family."
Meresa's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Meresa received a $97 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer on purchasing a donkey that would help me carry water home especially in dry seasons when people are forced to walk for long distances in search for water. In addition to that, I intended to use the donkey for commercial purposes, that is, supply water to various households and transport heavy luggage to various places at a fee."
Josinter's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Josinter enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face in my life is that we are facing serious hunger as our farm did not do very well and their is shortage of water in our area. Hence getting food for pur family is a very big task."
Everline's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Everline received a $97 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer on purchasing more utensils in my house and bought hybride seeds to get more yields . I also bought a water tank to collect more water during rainny season and used the larger percentage of the amount on purchasing food for the family consumption."
Grace's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Grace received a $486 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on purchasing food for the family consumption, bought a plough and a bull to help in farm work and used the larger percentage of the amount on purchasing a water tank to collect water during rainny seasons."
John's family
access_time over 7 years ago
John received a $486 third payment.
"I used a larger portion of the transfer to buy water pump and pipes for irrigation purpose. I also purchased family foodstuffs with the rest of the transfer."
Norah's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Norah received a $468 third payment.
"My life is different in that, I now have a bigger house than the one I was living in, I piped water in my compound and also I have good seats which are more comfortable. I would not have gotten all this without the transfers. Thank you GD"
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