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.
Patuma's family
access_time 3 years ago
Patuma received a $352 initial payment.
"when i received the transfer i was very happy because it was my first time to have that huge amount of money."
Twaina's family
access_time 3 years ago
Twaina received a $352 initial payment.
"Since i was born i have never slept on a mattress but now I have one and it is such refreshing to be resting and sleeping on a good place like the one i have now. My daily life is that of happiness and joy."
Ayida's family
access_time 3 years ago
Ayida received a $352 initial payment.
"I bought 27 iron sheets for the small quarters that is for my son's us our main house is small so this will surly improve our living conditions. I also bought a Mattress, blanket and a buvet so that my family and I sleep comfortably at night. I also bought 2 bags of maize and 3 bags of fertilizer for my garden"
Beatrice's family
access_time 3 years ago
Beatrice received a $352 initial payment.
"When the money came I was happy very happy.We have never at once recieved such kind of an amount. We were happy"
Bilaya's family
access_time 3 years ago
Bilaya received a $352 initial payment.
"I spent my money on some Iroon sheets mainly 34 sheets. I also bought wire's and nails.. These materials are for the house that I plan on building. I also bought 3 bags maize for food. I also managed to buy 2 bags fertilizer as it is time for the yearly gardening. The remaining money that I had I kept to help with my daily up keep"
Doresi's family
access_time 3 years ago
Doresi received a $352 initial payment.
"I was so excited and very grateful...I knew that the major challenges that I have been facing will now end especially that of leaking house..I'm forever grateful for this program.."
Dola's family
access_time 3 years ago
Dola received a $352 initial payment.
"There has been a great improvement as now I'm able to have enough food for the entire household.. I sleep better on mattress,,no more back pains with the coming of the mattress and bed.."
Lukia's family
access_time 3 years ago
Lukia received a $352 initial payment.
"Currently we have spent the money on cement, clothes and kept some for future use"
Kasimu's family
access_time 3 years ago
Kasimu received a $352 initial payment.
"I bought double matress, 3 blankets, biscycle and solar panel. Lastly I bought food, 3 bags of maize."
Lucy's family
access_time 3 years ago
Lucy received a $352 initial payment.
"Starting from our house there's already a difference from the old to new and i am also certain that this year will harvest more yields than ever."