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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Sheila's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Sheila enrolled.
"The biggest hardship we face is that we have quite a number of dependants to fend for, yet our income is not directly proportional."
Anna's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Anna enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is having taken care of my son from nursery school up to today. My spouse died and left me with the boy when he was very young but I have struggled and brought him up, in fact he recently got a spouse in the year 2009."
Peter's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Peter enrolled.
"The proudest achievement is that we have a small house and a family."
John's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
John enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face right now is ill health, I have a medical condition but due to lack of funds I am unable to get proper medical care."
Samwel's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Samwel enrolled.
"The biggest hardship is that I went for a carpentry course and due to lack of tools,I can not start my own shop."
Maren's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Maren enrolled.
"The proudest achievement is that I am HIV negative despite it being a major problem in our village."
Lewnida's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Lewnida enrolled.
"The proudest achievement has been taking our children to school."
Maureen's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Maureen enrolled.
"The biggest hardship was when we were moved from my brother in law house and we had no where to go."
Daniel's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Daniel enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face in my life is in terms of paying school fees for my kids who are going to school as my income is very low."
Joshua's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Joshua enrolled.
"The biggest hardship we have faced is lack of money and job to support our family."