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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Harriet's family
access_time 6 years ago
Harriet enrolled.
"Receiving this money means to educate my children. This money will enable me pay fees for my children studying in Bukedea primary and intergrated ."
Janet's family
access_time 6 years ago
Janet enrolled.
"The biggest hardship i have faced is illness. I was diagnosed with high blood Pressure and ulcers. This limits my physical participation in agricultural work."
Bulasto's family
access_time 6 years ago
Bulasto received a $466 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money, I felt so happy, after reading the message indicating money had been sent."
Hellen's family
access_time 6 years ago
Hellen received a $466 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is happiness that am able to handle such an amount of money and do what I want. "
Peter's family
access_time 6 years ago
Peter received a $544 initial payment.
"I was very happy because I was stranded and did not know how to help myself financially."
Meslam's family
access_time 6 years ago
Meslam enrolled.
"Receiving this money means to build ironroofed house for my family."
Moses's family
access_time 6 years ago
Moses enrolled.
"Receiving this money will enable me expand my small business of selling fuel and also build a house for the children because currently we are all sharing one small house."
Joyce's family
access_time 6 years ago
Joyce enrolled.
"When i receive this money, i will want to invest some in my small business and also go back to school."
Lazaro's family
access_time 6 years ago
Lazaro enrolled.
"The biggest hardship i have faced in my life is the recurring illness our child has. She passes out blood in form of urine and the treatment is so expensive for us to afford."
Betty's family
access_time 6 years ago
Betty received a $466 initial payment.
"I now have land of my own"