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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Eunice's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Eunice received a $474 third payment.
"I spent the whole of the third transfer to buy building materials and put up a home, since l was staying at my parent in law's home where l was not comfortable being l could not do any development like cattle keeping."
Monica's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Monica received a $474 third payment.
"I spent most of the third transfer to pay school fee arrears for my son who was in his fourth year in secondary and he was almost dropping out of sell because of the arrears. I also spent the transfer to connect electricity into my home, this has really saved me from spending alot of money buying parrafin everyday, l am also able to charge for people their phone and get my daily income. The remaining balance l spent to start a business of selling domestic goods which now doing well, that l am able to put food on the table without too much strangling as compared to before."
Eliud's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Eliud received a $541 second payment.
"I wouldn't have achieved much in life. I had a small house which was not comfortable since it used to leak during rainy days. That is no longer the case now that I managed to build a better house. I have also started a poultry project which I am hopeful will grow and generate more income."
Mercy's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Mercy enrolled.
"Receiving this money means that I will have an opportunity of buying a piece of land which has been my priority since I seperated with my husband.Currently I live in my parent's land .Having my own piece of land will help me grow crops to feed and educate my children."
Jane's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Jane enrolled.
"Receiving this money means adding more livestock to my current herd of about 5 cows and several goats. This is because livestock is a very lucrative business in my village, animals do very well here compared to crops due to the unpredictable weather and also fetch very good prices at the market. I also get products such as milk from the animals which am able to sell and earn extra income to meet my family's needs of food and education with ease."
Samuel's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Samuel received a $541 initial payment.
"The biggest difference is that I am now more peaceful than before. This is because the burdens that were weighing me down have now been settled. My sons have a place to rest at night that is my kitchen during the day. I have also managed to pay my wife's bridal price which was a headache whenever I remembered I had not paid."
Joseah's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Joseah received a $522 second payment.
"I start by thanking GD for the financial boost because our family life has significantly changed. My life is indeed different than it would have been if I never received the transfer because GD cash has greatly help us resolve the otherwise regular family wrangles that revolved around matters finance. Unlike before when I could hardly meet the daily needs of my family, I am currently more confident that I can offer more support and care to the family with regards to basic needs and demands. We have adequate food for consumption and funds for running up the varied household needs and demands for instance paying school fees and purchasing clothes."
Florence's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Florence enrolled.
"Being a single mother, i struggle alot in providing for my children. I am a vegetable vendor whereby i buy vegetables from other peoples farms and go sell them in the market. The money i get in turn is hardly enough to cater for my family needs especially paying school fees for my children hence this is the greatest hardship i am facing."
Dama's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Dama enrolled.
"Lack of finances has been my biggest struggle in life. I have been cutting down trees and burning charcoal as a way to earn a living. However, this work is too labour intensive and has also affected my health causing unending chest pains which also requires money to treat which I do not have. "
Johana's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Johana received a $541 initial payment.
"The biggest difference is that I now live in a better house. I have an iron-roofed house and instead of a leaking roof like before I know have gutters and can harvest rainwater. This makes my family comfortable and that makes me a proud and happy man."