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.
Mica's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mica received a $494 second payment.
"I never had a good income and therefore I was living in a more stressful life since I could not even afford even to keep my children in school but since I have been receiving transfers from GD, I have been able to keep them in school something that has redeemed my credit and respect as a father."
Judith's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Judith received a $494 second payment.
"I used to rent a house and never thought i will build one of my own. I thank GD for supporting me build a house and never shall i pay rent again."
Beryl's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Beryl received a $494 second payment.
"GD gives cash direct to recipients while other NGOs gives to recipients through other parties."
Beatrice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Beatrice received a $494 second payment.
"My life has improved and I feel so much at peace because previously I had a squeezed leaking grass thatch house but now I have a large iron roof house that can fit my family."
Kevin's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Kevin enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is living in a house that leaks every time it rains. If I get money, I will use it to fix this problem. "
Charles's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Charles enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is having ulcers, a condition that sometimes renders me weak and unable to do my work normally. "
Philister's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Philister enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of money to pay school fees for my children children who are in high school. Right now one of them is at home because I haven't paid her fees for the term. "
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose enrolled.
"The achievement I am proudest of is enrolling my son and daughter in secondary school, and even though paying their fees is a problem, I am proud I have supported them thus far. "
Lilian's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lilian enrolled.
"The achievement I am proudest of is buying furniture with the money I saved from my work of making and selling sisal ropes. "
Henry's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Henry enrolled.
"The achievement I am proudest of is buying and rearing some cattle and goats, which I keep in my compound. "