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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Hulder's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Hulder received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on secondary school fee for my 2 grandchildren, repairing my leaking roof and buying dry grain for food."
Collince's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Collince received a $99 initial payment.
"I will spend the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment on a second hand motorcycle."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to pay school fees for my children, and buy a matress because I do not have one. I also plan to buy cement and cement the floor and walls of my house to make it look more presentable."
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to complete plastering my house and buy a few livestock."
Teresia's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Teresia received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a permanent house with my upcoming lump-sum payment."
Teresha's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Teresha received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to construct a house as the one am living in is very small and also pay school fees for my child."
Jobidant's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jobidant received a $99 initial payment.
"I will build a permanent house using my upcoming lumpsum payment."
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy chairs and clear both secondary and college fees for my children."
Emilly's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Emilly received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on 1 steel door and 3 windows, livestock and furniture."
Nicholas's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Nicholas received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build and move to my home using my upcoming lumpsum payment."