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.
Gabriel's family
access_time 5 years ago
Gabriel received a $450 second payment.
"My life is great because I bought a plot of land and paid my children's fees. Previously, I lived in a small plot of land with my eight children and it wasn't enough to accommodate us. In addition, I had to toil hard in other people's farm land in order to get both food and income for paying my children's tuition."
Esther's family
access_time 5 years ago
Esther received a $450 second payment.
"My life is improving in that, I constructed a permanent house. Although I haven't moved in yet, I'm soon finishing it. This will relieve me from the burden of renovating the thatched house which has increasingly been expensive every year."
Gilbert's family
access_time 5 years ago
Gilbert received a $450 second payment.
"My life has changed in that, I started a produce business which has given me a peace of mind. These days I can meet my family needs such as medical with a lot more ease because my business generates enough money. Previously, I relied on borrowing loans in order to settle the family needs which made my life very difficult."
Daisy's family
access_time 5 years ago
Daisy received a $22 sixteenth payment.
"I have improved my farming mechanism and employed the use of hybrid seed and artificial fertilizer to bring better products. Therefore, in the next six months, I expect to have enough farm products for both household consumption and sales hence will have minimal expenditures and enough food in our home. I see myself to be at a higher step toward realizing the goal of having my own home since will be saving more than I do now."
Martha's family
access_time 5 years ago
Martha received a $469 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is the relief I feel in my heart knowing that I will now complete my house using my transfer and move in. This house will help to accommodate my children, visitors, and store some things compared to the house that I am currently staying in that is very small."
Ben's family
access_time 5 years ago
Ben received a $450 second payment.
"My life is different in that, I bought livestock and poultry. This investment is going to help in the future whenever I need any financial help. Previously, getting a dollar was very difficult and that's why I couldn't own whatever I bought with this transfer."
Paul's family
access_time 5 years ago
Paul received a $450 second payment.
"My life is better because I have commenced the construction of my permanent house. When I complete this construction, I will have enough rooms to accommodate my family, visitors and for storing my food crops. In conclusion, this has improved my self esteem hence bringing joy in my life."
Teresa's family
access_time 5 years ago
Teresa received a $469 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is being able to help my son acquire a motorcycle. This will help us all in the transportation issue which has always been a big challenge. Knowing that I can now move at any given time without worry makes me happy. In addition to this, m y son will also use this motorcycle as a means of generating income to support the entire family."
Lois's family
access_time 5 years ago
Lois received a $469 initial payment.
"This transfer has helped me acquire land which I never imagined I could own, I did not have land to farm on therefore I depended on my relatives for land which wasn't enough. Due to lack of land, I could not cultivate adequate food that could sustain my house for the rest of the year. Furthermore, there's also improved feeding because I can afford to change diet and finally when I purchase a mattress which is in plan, I will be having peacefully nights as compared to the current situation whereby I sleep on a very old mattress."
John's family
access_time 5 years ago
John received a $450 second payment.
"My life has greatly changed in that, the dream I had of constructing a commercial house is being made a reality. Although I haven't commenced the construction, these transfers have given me a big stepping stone towards achieving it. In the future, I hope be making rental income from this house when completed."