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.
Mary's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Mary enrolled.
"I mostly face difficulties in the way I get food. Despite having a farm we do not produce enough food the year as we do not have money to buy fertilizer"
Tapnyobi's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Tapnyobi enrolled.
"Mud houses are costly to maintain in that they often need mud coating when worn out. Being an 82 year old who stays with 2 school going grandchildren, I do not have time nor the energy to bend in order to smear mud on the house floor and walls. Receiving this money will be a huge relieve –my plan is to put up a semi permanent timber made house which is less to maintain and as well devoid of dust which has affected my lungs for long. The new house will cost about $400 including a cemented floor."
Patuma's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Patuma enrolled.
"This money means that I will be able to build a house and buy some household items like a mattress which we don't have."
Patuma's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Patuma received a $386 initial payment.
"The biggest difference is that I can now afford to buy healthy and nutritious food for the entire household as well purchase nice clothes for my children."
Awina's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Awina received a $386 initial payment.
"The biggest difference is that she now has better clothes and beddings..Also,,she has hope that she will have a completely new house with iron sheets.."
Emily's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Emily received a $386 initial payment.
"I was so excited and very grateful for the program.. The money was a great help to me and my household as it will be of help to improve and maintain my house."
Samusoni's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Samusoni received a $386 initial payment.
"The biggest difference is that in my household there is enough food for me and my children..We have enough and better beddings as well as clothes.."
Sainabu's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Sainabu received a $386 initial payment.
"Not having enough food has always been a challenge, now i am able to feed my family without problems."
Elise's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Elise received a $386 initial payment.
"I was very happy and Very thankful. The feeling can't be explained."
Ali's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Ali received a $386 initial payment.
"I have bought iron sheets, I want to build a house. I have bought mattress and blankets to be sleeping comfortably.I have bought bags of maize for food and kitchen untesils"