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.
Maurine's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Maurine received a $99 initial payment.
"We plan to buy a motorcycle for my husband for transport business so that we may have a source of income."
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 biggest hardship that I have faced in life is how to raise school fees and how to find food for my kids since I only depend on farming as my main source of livelihood."
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 achievement am proudest of is that I bought a cow out of proceeds from my business. I still feel proud about it even though the cow died."
Caren's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Caren enrolled.
"The achievement am proudest of is being there for my kids, in terms of education, clothing and shelter. I also make and sale rope for a living."
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."