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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Edwin's family
access_time 6 years ago
Edwin enrolled.
"I am blessed with a very large extended family and with my unemployment state, providing them with basic necessities has been an uphill task for me. Moreover, educating my kids has also been very difficult and this has rendered them not able to get employment. All these has made me feel like a failed parent towards them and for me this will always be the biggest hardship I have ever experienced."
Stephen's family
access_time 6 years ago
Stephen received a $459 initial payment.
"The moment I received the money, I felt very excited."
Judith's family
access_time 6 years ago
Judith received a $459 initial payment.
"The moment I received the money, I felt very happy."
James's family
access_time 6 years ago
James received a $459 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I live a happy life irrespective of the diseases that have disturbed me for long but I'm optimistic after treating myself with this transfer my health will greatly improve."
Dinah's family
access_time 6 years ago
Dinah received a $459 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, my standard of living has improved since I can now afford three meals in a day."
Kibiye's family
access_time 6 years ago
Kibiye received a $459 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I live a much more happier life beause I feel loved."
Tobisita's family
access_time 6 years ago
Tobisita received a $459 initial payment.
"The moment I received the money I felt very excited."
Michael's family
access_time 6 years ago
Michael received a $441 second payment.
"My life is different in that, I have built my house which I would not have done if I never received the transfer.Secondly I can now use the phone which I think I would have died without having one."
Jotham's family
access_time 6 years ago
Jotham received a $23 seventh payment.
"In the next six months, I expect to have accumulated enough building materials and the my kitchen construction will have kicked on."
Pamela's family
access_time 6 years ago
Pamela enrolled.
"Receiving this money means great relief to my children who had fees arreas at their secondary schools, I will be able to pay their school fees and even remain with balance to invest in their school uniforns."