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.
Lawi's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lawi received a $496 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have my own piece of land where I have to build my home."
Kennedy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Kennedy received a $496 second payment.
"My family's life has improved because we now have comfortable seats, my children's school needs have been met and they can study without fear of being chased away."
Benta's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Benta received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails, and extend my house to make it more spacious. I also plan to buy cement and cement the floor and walls of my house to make it look more presentable."
Monica's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Monica received a $496 second payment.
"l can now sit on a nice furniture that very few people have here in our community."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $496 second payment.
"In GD's work there are no middle men, they send the transfers direct to your phone and as such have been able to help majority of the poor in my community."
Elizabeth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Elizabeth received a $496 second payment.
"The biggest difference i have seen is that i have been able to buy comfortable chairs and reduce school fees."
Millicent's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Millicent received a $496 second payment.
"I used to live in an old leaking house but now i have a good comfortable house and my compound now looks good. My children are also able to have clothes, attend school fully and live in a safer house. As a widow, my life has become better and easier."
Samwel's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Samwel received a $496 second payment.
"l did not know that l can have a nice house like other people and also to own a cow in my life."
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $496 second payment.
"The biggest difference is that i now own my my house with comfort ."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $496 second payment.
"I was living in a house with a leaking roof and dilapidated walls where water destroyed some of my belongings when it rained . I managed to buy new iron sheets and cement and windows that has enabled me now to live in a house with proper ventilation and good security and I can comfortably store my belongings."