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.
Winnie's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Winnie received a $481 second payment.
"I spent most of my transfer to buy building materials as l am planning to build my own home, the remaining balance l spent to buy bed and mattress."
Morine's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Morine received a $481 second payment.
"I spent my second transfer to construct a new three roomed house with better roofing and walls. My previous house was a small one roomed house. I also bought a mattress to replace the old one I had, a blanket and kitchen utensils."
Sharon's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Sharon received a $113 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer on buying a mattress and bedsheets as well as some clothes because I didn't have any of those things mentioned."
Webster's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Webster received a $113 initial payment.
"Oh fine, Iron sheets, cement, mattress and bedsheets! I spent my first transfer on iron sheets and cement because i want 2bedroom house with iron sheets and cement from the one i have currently, which is grass-thatched and very small for my family. I also bought a mattress and bedsheets since I did not have them. I am glad!"
David's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
David received a $96 initial payment.
"I spent the token transfer on buying mattress, chairs and cooking utensils. "
Patricia's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Patricia received a $96 initial payment.
"I spent the token transfer on buying 2 bags of maize, mattress, blanket and table. "
Ivan's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Ivan received a $113 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer on buying a mattress and beddings because was sleeping on a mat which was very unhealthy for me. I also bought 10 pieces of iron sheets as I prepare to build a good house."
Demiano's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Demiano received a $112 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer on buying a mattress and bedsheets since I was sleeping on a bare ground. I also paid partly on a plot of land which I hope to accomplish using my next transfers."
Monic's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Monic received a $113 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer on buying a mattress since for a long time I have been sleeping on a mat. I also bought 2 goats and am paying labourers who are laying bricks."
Robert's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Robert received a $113 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer on buying beddings like a mattress, blanket and bedsheets because I was sleeping on very old torn mattress and had no bedsheets"
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