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.
Millicent's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Millicent received a $535 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that l am now staying in a nice spacious iron roofed house as compared before when l was staying in a very uncomfortable place."
Lucia's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Lucia received a $535 initial payment.
"The moment l received the transfer l was very happy that l could not hide the joy from any one since l was smiling all through."
Gladys's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Gladys received a $535 initial payment.
"The moment l received the transfer l was very happy that l thank God give directly for their support."
Teresa's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Teresa received a $535 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that l am now staying in a nice spacious comfortable house as compared to before when I was staying in a very small house."
Scholar's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Scholar received a $535 initial payment.
"The moment l received the money l was very happy that l went down on my knees to thank almighty God for his blessing."
Tom's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Tom received a $535 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that l am now sleeping on a very comfortable place as compared to before."
Paul's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Paul enrolled.
"Initially I had a booming livestock-buying and selling businesss where I would buy more than 10 cows and sell them all in the next market day. I had hired two people who were always driving them to the livestock auctioning market as I ride behind them on a motorcycle. The business was so great with an amazing profit margin but it never last any longer. Struggles to keep it going were all in vain which brought alot of worry to my family members who were always looking up to me for food, school fees, clothing, just to mention but a few. Providing for the family currently has really been hard which is my biggest worry."
Nancy's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Nancy enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I have faced is lack of enough food. It is very difficult for me to get food because I rely on farming as the only source of income. Low and unpredictable rainfall patterns renders me a poor person as my crop fails in every season. I am now living on hand to mouth basis, always working to get only food. I have never had enough for myself and the family and this has made my life a never ceasing struggle."
Pamela's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Pamela enrolled.
"I plan to spend my transfer on buying two cows for paying my dowry. I have been working hard to make my marriage formal and now with this money my dream has come true. I do feel bad when my parents ask about my dowry. According to our custom you only become a wife when your husband has paid dowry. "
Roseline's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Roseline received a $44 third payment.
"I expect to buy new tiles that I will use to decorate the floor of my house to make it loom more attractive and long-lasting. I know it is expensive to buy these items but I know I will be able to do so because I am so determined to achieve my target."