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.
Violet's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Violet received a $462 third payment.
"We bought three cows which we intend to keep and hopefully they will multiply with time,we also bought a mattress and one blanket.Lastly we leased a land for farming. "
Eunice's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Eunice received a $462 third payment.
"We mostly bought building materials like iron sheets, windows,timber, nails and paid for transport cost.We also bought a music system for entertainment and used the remaining bit for funeral expenses of a relative. "
Maurice's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Maurice received a $482 second payment.
"My life different if l could not have received the transfer is that l could not have manag to by building materials to build my own house."
Esther's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Esther received a $465 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on buying building materials that I used to repair my house that was not in a very good condition. I also constructed a kitchen and a cow shed too. The kitchen I used to cook from was leaking. The remaining I spent on buying corn for my family consumes."
Paul's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Paul received a $462 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer to clear school fees for my son in secondary school. The remaining I spent on buying iron sheets that I am planning to use to expand my house. Currently my house is two rooms and very squeezed and I want to a more spacious house. The remaining I spent on food for my family consumes."
Jackson's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Jackson received a $470 initial payment.
"My daily life has changed so far because I bought a motorcycle which will soon start operating and earning us some income and it will cater for my family needs."
Peter's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Peter received a $462 third payment.
"I had school fees arrears so when I received my third transfer I paid school fees and strt a cereal business for my wife.I also bought food and bedding with the remaining atransfer."
Teddy's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Teddy received a $470 initial payment.
"The moment I saw the message on my phone, I got out of my bed and chanted songs of joy. I could not sleep anymore as I was very happy and I thank Give directly for the cash transfer."
Michael's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Michael received a $466 third payment.
"The last transfer came in while I was in the process of building my house so when I received this last transfer I used it to do finishing and plastering the floor and the walls, then I used some of the money to boost my farming in buying fertilizer then lastly I paid school fees for my children who are in a private primary school."
Eunice's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Eunice received a $463 third payment.
"I spent all of my third transfer on my house construction and building materials such as 30 pieces of iron sheets,10 pieces of round poles, building nails, roofing timber which I use during the construction."