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.
Mary's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Mary enrolled.
"I would like to spend a portion of my transfer on school fees. I would also like to purchase two bulls and an ox-plough that will aid in farming. Lastly, I stay some few kilometers away from the main source of water hence I would like to buy a donkey that will help me transport water from the source to my compound."
Dorcas's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Dorcas enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is inadequate water. I had to work long distance to fetch water for domestic use. I take like half a day to get water. This happens mostly during dry season."
Beatrice's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Beatrice enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face in my life is that I find it hard to provide for my family's basic needs like food and water for domestic purposes as my income is not stable."
Josinta's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Josinta received a $98 initial payment.
"l spent the transfer to buy water tank .l also bought 2 goats."
Millicent's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Millicent enrolled.
"The achievement I am proudest of was owning a water tank because it is my main source of drinking water."
Jackline's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Jackline enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face in my life is in terms of water as we fetch water at a far distance from my house and it takes me almost one hour to get water."
Benter's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Benter enrolled.
"I have planned to buy some livestock and keep some chicken and a water tank to water my vegetables"
Penina's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Penina received a $98 initial payment.
"I bought the things I did not have like mattress, water tank, jericans, and some food."
Nora's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Nora enrolled.
"I plan to use the transfer to buy a water tank to harvest rainwater. I also plan to construct a toilet. I also plan to expand my house to accommodate my family."
Michael's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Michael enrolled.
"I am planning to purchase a water tank because it will harvest rain water that we can use for consumption and cooking since we have a problem of water scarcity in this area. I also plan to boost my mining business by hiring some more workers so that we can make more money."
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