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.
Elizabeth's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Elizabeth received a $99 initial payment.
"I hope to buy another cow for milk, and invest in poultry farming so that I may have an income."
Mary's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Mary received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to cement both walls and floor of my house because it is earth and needs frequent repairs which is also expensive. I'm also planning to build a kitchen where I can prepare my daily meals."
Jackline's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Jackline received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to enlarge my house because it is too small in size. I'm also planning to build a kitchen where I can safely prepare my daily meals. Currently I cook in an open place."
Margaret's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Margaret received a $99 initial payment.
"I have been married for many years yet my husband has been unable to raise enough money to pay my dowry. I therefore hope to spend the money on paying my dowry."
Edward's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Edward received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to invest a larger portion of the transfer in poultry farming. I'm also planning to complete my pit latrine."
Pamela's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Pamela received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to sink and construct a pit latrine in my home, and repace the roof on my house with new ironsheet because it is leaking. I also hope to pay school fees for my children."
Rose's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Rose received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to invest a portion of the transfer in livestock. I'm also planning to cement the floor of my house because at the moment it is earth and get dusty quickly."
Horace's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Horace received a $99 initial payment.
"I hope to move to my own home, buy ironsheet and build an iron roofed house. I plan to buy a boat for fishing because am currently working for someone else using his boat. I wish to be self employed to increase my income."
Beryl's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Beryl received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to buy a parcel of land where I can farm."
Emilly's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Emilly received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to cement my floor because at the moment it is earth and demands frequent repairs. I'm also planning to build my son a house because he has none and sleep at the neighborhood."