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.
Esabela's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Esabela received a $493 second payment.
"My clothe business is now doing well because I've not used the profits from it for domestic use as before."
Teresa's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Teresa received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to complete payment of school fees for my daughter and also add onto the capital of my business."
Peter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Peter received a $493 second payment.
"Initially, I lived in a single room, where I never enjoyed my privacy-we could not change clothing in front of our children since they could see us, however, we are now having changing rooms-bed rooms where we can now live with my wife with the privacy that we require the biggest difference in our daily lives."
Lilian's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lilian received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to enlarge my house,construct a pit latrine and pay school fees."
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $493 second payment.
"GD is better than other Ngos since it gives donations directly to the poorest. Other Ngos slash our donation to meet their own interests."
Jeremiah's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jeremiah received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy building materials and construct a new house and also buy a water pump."
Caren's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Caren received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to pay dowry for my daughter in-law and spend the rest on paying school fees."
Elizabeth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Elizabeth received a $493 second payment.
"My life has really changed because l am eating well and staying in a very comfortable house ."
Henry's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Henry received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to pay school fees, and college fees for my 2 children in secondary school and university respectively."
Collins's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Collins received a $493 second payment.
"Am now being seen as an important person in the community because I've paid the bride price."