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.
Charles's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Charles received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to finish my iron roofed house, and also clear school fees arrears."
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy 4 oxen for ploughing my pieces of land, and start a fish or cereal selling business."
Alpheaus's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Alpheaus received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy cement and cement the floor and walls of my house. I also hope to buy and fix windows in my house. I still have school fees arrears, therefore I plan to pay."
Lazarus's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lazarus enrolled.
"The achievement I am proudest of was being able to switch from a leaky grass thatched house to a better iron roofed house that is leak proof."
Phillia's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Phillia enrolled.
"The achievement I am proudest of is that I am a committed paultry farmer and it is through this project that I have managed to educate my kids beyond primary level."
Richard's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Richard enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is that I am a very hardworking farmer who grows crops for my own consumption and at the same time I practice bee keeping that generates a lot of income for my family."
Ascah's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ascah enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I face is the need to build a house. Since our family has grown, this space is no longer enough."
Caren's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Caren enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I face is financial instability."
Millicent's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Millicent enrolled.
"The achievement am proudest of is raising my children as a widow. At least am able to sufficiently provide for their basic needs like food, clothing and shelter."
Melkadus's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Melkadus enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I face in life is poor health. My spouse and I are ailing and struggling to make ends meet. At times we lack food to eat."