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.
Hassan's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Hassan received a $356 initial payment.
"The biggest difference is food security on my household. It has been rough here for the past months, we could not eat 3 times a day because we did not have food and money. Now it is not the same story, on top of access of food, the whole household has improved much."
Linesi's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Linesi received a $356 initial payment.
"Big difference is my children were not regulars at school before GD. This was because of poverty and I could not afford school uniforms. Now my children has two uniforms each, they eat before school and am sure this will brighten their future now because there is no excused to skip school"
Asiyatu's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Asiyatu received a $356 initial payment.
"I bought 2bags of maize and passport"
Hawa's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Hawa received a $356 initial payment.
"All I have ever wanted was a good house with iron sheet, but this was only my wish because it was out of reach and I saw no way I could afford this. Until GD sent me that money now I can't wait for the rains to stop so that I can build my own house."
Fatima's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Fatima received a $356 initial payment.
"The difference now if am able to eat everyday since I have enough food, whole house has a good shelter and in no time, I will have my own house with iron sheets, cemented and this is a dream come true. On my own I would never have afforded this, thanks to GD."
Hawa's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Hawa received a $356 initial payment.
"" I managed to buy 5 bags of maize, a new mattress and other things I needed since am expecting a baby"
Patuma's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Patuma received a $356 initial payment.
"" I felt very excited seeing a message from AM . am very grateful for the opportunity,"
Paulo's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Paulo received a $356 initial payment.
"" I have managed to buy a new mattress, a bicycle and 3 bags of maize"
Wetu's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Wetu received a $356 initial payment.
"I managed to buy 2 goats, 5 bags of maize and 2 door frames"
Alice's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Alice received a $356 initial payment.
"I danced knowing that this is the time I will forever be spared time to fetch grass to roof my house."