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.
Joice's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Joice received a $22 sixteenth payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that l manage to buy blanket and I am now sleeping very comfortably as compared to before when I was covering myself with a very light bed sheet that could not cover me well. I also no longer use my hand to cultivate the land since I now have a cow, I will also hire my cows to people to cultivate their farm and get money for my up keep. "
Sharon's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Sharon enrolled.
"Receiving this money will help me do more of dairy farming.I will buy one dairy cow to add to the one I have.I will also pay school fees for my children.My child will be joining secondary school next year and I ought to be ready for it.I need to have saved enough by the end of the year."
Sheilachelangat's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Sheilachelangat enrolled.
"Dairy farming is the biggest occupation people engage in within our location. This is because the climatic condition favour the same. I have always wished to raise some dairy cattle in my farm but i haven't been able to realise this dream due to lack of finances. I therefore plan to use money from Gd to buy two cows then use the remaining part of the money to furnish my house and buy household items and furniture."
Maina's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Maina enrolled.
"Receiving this money will help me add stock to my shop.I have a small shop and I had a plan of extending and stocking it more.I am also planning to buy a dairy cow to add to the two that I have.This will help boost my income."
Brenda's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Brenda received a $22 sixteenth payment.
"After purchasing the first heifer, I have a feeling that I should purchase another one as an additional goal. I have three children in school and I am foreseeing a future where I will be paying their school fees after selling milk product from my cows. Earning some money from the sale of milk will be a great boost to the financial success which translates to ease of school fee payment and general education of my children."
Simion's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Simion received a $22 sixteenth payment.
"I expect my life to change in the next six months in that, I would have bought a dairy cow using the saving issued to me from our merry go round group. I believe having the dairy cow will enable me to cut the cost of buying milk which is currently very expensive"
Benter's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Benter received a $22 sixteenth payment.
"I spent the money to buy a cow which I now milk every morning and at times in the evening. This, therefore, means that I do not have to buy milk each and every day like I used to do previously, therefore, I am now able to cut down on costs and expenses for the family."
Lidia's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Lidia received a $22 sixteenth payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life since I started receiving these transfers is that I now have a cow in my compound. This has been my dream for three years but I could achieve it due to my low income from farming and small business. The income has always sustained feeding the family and other basic needs such as medication and school fees for my children. I knew one day I will have a cow because I was determined. When I started receiving these transfers, I knew God had answered my prayers. I used the transfers to buy the cow so as to fulfill my dream."
Juliana's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Juliana received a $22 sixteenth payment.
"My additional goal over the next four months is to buy an one other dairy cow This, I plan to do when I receive money from our monthly merry go round which will happen in August. I have felt the support from dairy farming and I am looking forward to having an additional dairy cow. This shall definitely bring more income to me which shall be used to pay school fees and meet other family's basic needs. I am looking forward to making this happen."
Elizabeth's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Elizabeth received a $540 initial payment.
"I spent part of my first transfer on purchasing livestock like a dairy cow, an oxen, and five goats. I have always been interested in rearing them but due to my low income, I could not afford it. I believe in the near future I will be able to get milk from the dairy cow and also selling the remaining milk to my neighbors. Previously I used to buy from my neighbors which were expensive and sometimes I could not afford. With the pair of oxen, it will help me in ploghing my farm on a large scale and apart from that I will be hiring them at a fee and get an income. With the remaining amount of money, I bought some school uniforms for my children and paying their school fees for the next two terms. This will make them have enough quality time to study and get some good grades."
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