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.
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Pulisikira's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Pulisikira received a $471 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I'm very happy. This is because, I have been able to buy a cow that I hope to produce in the near future and sustain my family."
Elizabeta's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Elizabeta received a $471 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I'm a much more happier person than before because; I can also afford whatever I need."
Giladesi's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Giladesi received a $471 initial payment.
"The moment I received the money, I was very happy. This is because, this money was going to help me acquire the basic necesities of life that I lacked; most especially medical."
Ben's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Ben received a $471 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I'm always excited because I have commenced on the long awaited dream of constructing a permanent house for myself."
Margret's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Margret received a $471 initial payment.
"The moment I recieved the money, I was very excited. This is because this money was going to help me kick start my dreams."
Israel's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Israel received a $471 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I use my time profitably by looking after the livestock I bought with this transfer hence I'm very happy than before."
David's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
David received a $478 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, my health has improved after getting adequate treatment. Before I received this cash transfer, I used to frequently fall sick which was as a result of failure to get adequate treatment due to lack of financial support. "
Lucy's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Lucy received a $471 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is feeling happy most of the time as I see my house in the verge of completion and my family and I moving into it soon."
Joyce's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Joyce received a $471 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is a peace of mind as I can now have good nigts sleep for my grandchildren being able to continue with their education."
Kavumbi's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Kavumbi received a $549 initial payment.
"Receiving this transfer has brought great improvements in my life as I now own some assets that I never thought of owning in my life. It seemed impossible for me to have a pair of oxen that would facilitate my farming and in ensuring that I do my cultivation and planting timely and early for abundant harvests. I am now glad that I won it and I am assured of increased yields as from this year which will be enough for my family throughout the year. To me, this is the biggest difference in my daily life."