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.
Magret's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Magret received a $379 initial payment.
"It feels great to be part of this. My life has changed for the better. I didn't have enough food but because of the transfer, I am secured. I also have managed to buy iron sheets which I couldn't have managed to buy on my own."
Florida's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Florida received a $379 initial payment.
"I was so grateful for being a GD beneficiary. The transfer meant a lot to me. I pray that God should bless GD."
Joana's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Joana received a $379 initial payment.
"So much has changed, I did have food but with the transfer I managed to buy more food and I am a happy person. I also did not have enough kitchen utensils but now my kitchen utensils are all set. My house has also been improved with the materials I have bought. I am so grateful for the transfer."
Malesi's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Malesi received a $379 initial payment.
"I have bought matress, blankets, maize and iron sheets"
Grace's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Grace received a $379 initial payment.
"I was very happy because I knew that my life will change"
Moureen's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Moureen received a $379 initial payment.
"My life has changed because the things that I have now were those that I couldn't get on my own"
Evelyne's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Evelyne received a $379 initial payment.
"I have brought cement bags, used for labour to transport sand for building my house, blankets for my children and also plastering the house"
Beni's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Beni received a $367 second payment.
"I used the money to buy 3 blankets, 8 bags of maize and saved some for future needs. Last farming season i did not harvest enough due to lack of fertilizer hence added some bags of maize. I already bought the fertilizer with the first transfer and i am ready for this farming season. Thank you so much"
Luwa's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Luwa received a $379 initial payment.
"The moment i received the money I was very happy and thankful. Thank you so much"
Winape's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Winape received a $379 initial payment.
"I used the money to buy 7 bags of cement, 2 bags of lime, 2 tins of paint, and saved some to pay painters and builders. Since i built my house, i have been failing to apply a cement floor due to lack of money but now, thanks to you, i am able."