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.
Risper's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Risper received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on extending my current house, and buying a bull to support land preparation for food production in future."
Maurine's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Maurine received a $99 initial payment.
"We plan to pay my dowry, and move to my own home, and buy ironsheet, timber and nails and build an iron roofed house."
Fredrick's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Fredrick received a $494 second payment.
"There is a difference in that for the other NGOs, it takes too long to deliver and the help is often squandered by leaders, but GD is more transparent and prompt."
Hellena's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Hellena received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a new iron roofed house because my current house is too old. I'm also planning to settle my daughter in-law dowry."
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on school fee and purchase of small livestock."
Rebeca's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rebeca received a $494 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I currently sit on chairs with cushions and I'm hopeful of getting a proper house."
Fred's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Fred received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to invest a larger portion of the transfer in livestock. I'm also planning to invest the rest in retail shop business."
Beatrice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Beatrice received a $99 initial payment.
"We plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on construction of a new house and paying dowry to my parents."
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on improvement of our housing structure and expanding my fresh fish business."
Ayub's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ayub received a $99 initial payment.
"We plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on purchase of 2 bulls and paying school fee for our child."