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.
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Christine's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Christine received a $471 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money, I was so happy to be among those that received this transfer in the village. "
Kanze's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Kanze enrolled.
"Financial constraint is my biggest hardship due the lack of a stable source of income. I depend on subsistence farming to provide food for my family, but is not enough due to poor rainfall and unproductive land. In order to make ends meet, my husband works as a fisherman in the nearest Nzovuni River. He makes around 300 shillings in a good day but it not consistent due to climatic changes. In this regard, it is very difficult to finance my children's educational, clothing, shelter and medical needs. "
Frances's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Frances received a $471 initial payment.
"The moment I recieved my money, I felt so relieved as I was now assured of getting back my land. "
Alex's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Alex received a $471 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is a change in lifestyle as I now have a big solar system and own a TV set that I can use to watch when I am bored."
Joseph's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Joseph received a $471 initial payment.
"The moment I recieved my money, I felt happy that I had also got money. This money is going to help me have my own permanent house."
Stella's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Stella received a $471 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is a peace of mind as my house is nearing completion, my children sleep well and they have quality scolarstic materials."
Loyce's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Loyce received a $471 initial payment.
"My children had stopped schooling, I did not have enough land to farm on but I'm so happy that when rains return I will be able to cultivate in large quantities."
Yonasan's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Yonasan received a $471 initial payment.
"My daily life is filled with happiness because I able to procure an irrigation pump."
Mary's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Mary received a $471 initial payment.
"The moment I recieved my money, I felt a high relief as I knew inside me that I was going to get proper treatment."
David's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
David received a $471 initial payment.
"The moment I recieved my money, I felt so happy as I had got money to help me develop my house and home at large."