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.
Susan's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Susan received a $496 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I used to stay in a small one bed roomed house which was too small for my big family, but I now stay in a bigger three bed roomed house which can accommodate all of us."
Joshua's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Joshua received a $99 initial payment.
"I am longing for 2 oxen and a plow and therefore I will buy them when I get my lumpsum payment."
Grace's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Grace received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on enlarging my house and upgrading it."
Beatrice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Beatrice received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to construct a latrine, a house and clear school fees balance for my children with the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment."
Kezia's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Kezia received a $496 second payment.
"GD sends money directly to the beneficiaries while the other NGOs involve third parties in their delivery of goods which leads to theft and misappropriations."
Elsa's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Elsa received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on paying for my child 2 years Secondary school fee in advance."
Samwel's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Samwel received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to open a kiosk where I can sell things like soaps and sugar/ low order goods using my upcoming lumpsum payment."
Dolphine's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Dolphine received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on purchase of a piece of land for making a home in future."
Horace's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Horace received a $496 second payment.
"GD sends money directly to individuals resulting in a greater impact, while the other NGO pays school fees for orphaned children."
Betty's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Betty received a $496 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I acquired building materials have started earning respect from other villagers who thought that I would never move from my small house which is always flooded since I stay next to river Sondu Miriu."