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.
Anjilina's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Anjilina received a $496 second payment.
"I currently own bulls and an ox plough which aids me in farm cultivation. I previously dug with a hoe which was very cumbersome."
Vivian's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Vivian received a $496 second payment.
"GD is transparent as it sends money directly to individuals, while the other organization delivers school fees to children via a third party which obscures transparency."
Maren's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Maren received a $496 second payment.
"I currently own a kitchen and cook comfortably unlike previously when I cooked in an open air and could be disrupted by rain. I currently own a solar panel which has improved the lighting system in my house. Furthermore, I fixed a steel door to reinforce the security of my house."
David's family
access_time over 8 years ago
David enrolled.
"The proudest achievement is that through farming I have been able to buy a cow."
Petro's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Petro enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to renovate my house, it is dilapidated and has a leaking roof. This means that during the rainy season I am not comfortable in the house. "
Dorca's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Dorca enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to feed my family and I. We often go to sleep on empty stomachs and I fear that this is affecting my childrens' education. "
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face in my life is that I do not have a stable source of income and my son's don't have a stable job too hence at times they are forced to depend on me."
Maurice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Maurice enrolled.
"The biggest hardship has been when I am sick and therefore I cannot go to work. "
Hellen's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Hellen enrolled.
"I am proudest about the fact that that so far I have been able to provide for my big family in spite of being so constrained financially. "
Walter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Walter enrolled.
"I am proudest of the fact that I grew some sugarcane which I sold and got some money which I use to feed my family. "