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.
Jane's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jane enrolled.
"We plan to spend the transfer to buy a water tank to harvest rainwater. We also plan to spend the transfer to buy oxen plough and bulls for farming. We also plan to spend the transfer to pay school fees."
Sharon's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Sharon enrolled.
"I am planning to make a donkey cart so I can earn money by transporting water for my neighbours. I also plan to revive my clothe business that collapsed due to capital."
Esther's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Esther enrolled.
"The biggest hardship is lack of money and paying school fees. We also have a big problem of water and we fetch very far."
Betris's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Betris enrolled.
"I am planning to spend my transfer on buying a donkey that we can use in fetching water for people at a fee, I will also buy iron sheets that I will use in building a bigger house as I will also buy cement and sand that will be used in building the house. I will use part of the transfer on starting a small business of selling cooking oil in small quantities at our local market."
Perez's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Perez enrolled.
"I am planning to spend my transfer on buying two cows that will be spent on paying my dowry, part of the transfer I will spend on buying a donkey that we will be using in fetching water and the remaining amount I will spend on buying five sheep that I can keep in my home for meat. "
Irene's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Irene enrolled.
"I am planning to buy some building materials like iron sheets and timber that I will use in future when I'm establishing my house.I am also planning to buy a water tank that will tap rain water for drinking and cooking."
Denish's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Denish enrolled.
"First,I would like to buy a water tank of at least 5000 liters that will harvest rain water inorder to curb water scarcity.I would also like to set aside a portion of my transfer for my son's upkeep in collage.Secondly,I would like to spend the remaining portion towards construction of a better toilet than the one I have right now."
Hellen's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Hellen enrolled.
"I am planning to spend my transfer on buying a sheep and a goat, I will spend part of the transfer to buy a cupboard and a water tank that I can use in harvesting water. I will also spend part of the transfer on buying blankets for myself and my family and the remaining amount I will spend on buying utensils like plates and spoons."
Raphael's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Raphael enrolled.
"I plan to buy a 6000 litre water tank to tap rain water, buy a ploughing machine for farming and to renovate my house."
Violet's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Violet received a $99 initial payment.
"I bought bedding and water containers."
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