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.
Ruth's family
access_time 6 years ago
Ruth enrolled.
"My biggest hardship has been raising school fees for my children, the return i get from my business is little and can not pay fees and at the same time buy enough food for the family."
Josefina's family
access_time 6 years ago
Josefina enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I faced was in early 2017 when I developed a strange disease that for a long time could not be managed or treated. This stressed me and my family as we spent a lot of money,yet could not find the cure to my sickness. I am glad that after a long struggle, I'm now doing well."
Janeth's family
access_time 6 years ago
Janeth enrolled.
"Purchasing a water storage tank is an achievement am proudest of in my life since water shortage is the biggest problem in the community. Since I purchased it, I have saved time and energy and am able to concentrate more on house work and business ."
Beryl's family
access_time 6 years ago
Beryl enrolled.
"My proudest achievement was when I managed to perform exemplarily in sports and emerged the second best in the District on short race (100m). It motivated me and since then I've put more effort with hopes of doing much better in the coming schools competition."
Benter's family
access_time 6 years ago
Benter enrolled.
"The achievement I am proudest of is when I started a retail shop business. In my determination, I managed to save enough money that I used to buy a piece of land and I also paid medical bills for my mother in law who was admitted in hospital."
Margaret's family
access_time 6 years ago
Margaret enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face is my state of despair. Eight of my children died and it torments me at times whenever I think of them because I no longer get the support they used to offer me and I have to struggle on my own to make ends meet."
Kevin's family
access_time 6 years ago
Kevin received a $4 initial payment.
"I expect life to change in the sense that I plan to save and buy small livestock(goats and sheep ) as an investment. I also intend to buy and raise chicks for commercial purposes.This will enable me have an income still even on days when I do not manage to get odd or casual jobs."
Conslate's family
access_time 6 years ago
Conslate enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I've faced in life is the careless lifestyle my husband is leading, leaving me with all family responsibility. I have to ensure that my children are fed, medicated and educated but with meager earnings from the small business I run. "
Beatrice's family
access_time 6 years ago
Beatrice enrolled.
"In the year 2002, I lost my first born child through illness. Up-to now l am still being haunted by her demise. Memories of her are still fresh on my mind but I still thank God for giving me something to remember of her. This for me is the biggest hardship I ever had. "
Benson's family
access_time 6 years ago
Benson enrolled.
"Since the year 2016, I got separated with my wife and things have not been the same again. I feel Iike I have failed as a parent whenever I see my children missing their mum and the motherly love. Raising them on my own has been the biggest hardship I have ever experienced. "