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.
Wema's family
access_time 3 years ago
Wema received a $351 initial payment.
"Iam sleeping in a good house with iron sheets and iam not worried of anything during the rainy season. Previously, when it started raining at night i was waking up at night together with my children to avoid being soaked in water due to massive leaking. This however is history now."
Wale's family
access_time 3 years ago
Wale received a $351 initial payment.
"The best description of this moment when i received this transfer cannot be found in my vocabulary. It was an unbelievable and amazing moment."
Kulaiti's family
access_time 3 years ago
Kulaiti received a $351 initial payment.
"Since I received the cash transfer, I live comfortably in my home because alot of problem were solved. I also finished my farm work because of the money. On top of that, I will use the cement I bought to finish renovating my house."
Kamwendo's family
access_time 3 years ago
Kamwendo received a $351 initial payment.
"I was so happy when I received the cash. Am even happy up to now because the money has helped me alot."
Mary's family
access_time 3 years ago
Mary received a $351 initial payment.
"I could not believe i felt like a dream I have never have that kind of money in my life"
Hawa's family
access_time 3 years ago
Hawa received a $351 initial payment.
"So much has changed, i have iron sheets on my house and am now working on plastering it. I also have enough food. Above all, i have peace of mind now. I use to think a lot in the past. It was really had to make both ends meet."
Saidi's family
access_time 3 years ago
Saidi received a $351 initial payment.
"I have been able to buy enough food to feed my family"
Esther's family
access_time 3 years ago
Esther received a $351 initial payment.
"The biggest change has been that of improvement in the way we eat..Nowadays we eat food 3 times a day since we have enough food.. Also there is increased happiness in my household..everyone is happy,,no sad faces"
Thokozani's family
access_time 3 years ago
Thokozani received a $351 initial payment.
"I have finally managed to buy a sofa set; something I have always wanted to buy in my entire life"
Magret's family
access_time 3 years ago
Magret received a $351 initial payment.
"When I received the money, my first purchase was iron sheets as I didn't have a good house so am aboit to build one soon . From there I also purchased mattress and beddings. Since this year am trying to improve yield, I also paid some persons to assist in applying fertilizer at a small fee.The rest went towards food and day to day expenses."