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.
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Zeldah's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Zeldah enrolled.
"The biggest hardship we face in life is that we lack sufficient funds to feed, educate and take care of the medical needs of our family members because we lack a proper and reliable source of income."
Jane's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jane enrolled.
"The biggest hardship we face in life is that we have no proper source of income and that affects our ability to educate our children."
Grace's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Grace enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is having started a small business selling fast moving consumer goods and after diligently saving my profits I have been able to educate my children and feed my family "
Hellen's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Hellen enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to build a better house for my family. My current house is dilapidated and I fear that it might collapse anytime."
Magarita's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Magarita enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face right now is hunger. My only source of food is my farm but it is too small to cater for my family. "
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to adequately buy food for my family and also pay school fees for my children. My children might have to sleep hungry as well as drop out of school if I do not get any assistance soon."
Monica's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Monica enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face right now is ill health. This has hindered me from running my business and thus I can hardly afford to provide basic needs for my family."
Grace's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Grace received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to expand my main house, buy some oxen and enroll my son to one of the local colleges."
Caren's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Caren enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is that through farming I have managed to purchase household furniture and utensils."
Beryl's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Beryl received a $497 second payment.
"I am not seeing any difference as GD and other NGOs all serve the purpose of helping the needy in the society."