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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Waiswa's family
access_time 6 years ago
Waiswa received a $459 initial payment.
"I have a plot of land courtsey of GD, and am going to have my own house which I didn't have before."
Melda's family
access_time 6 years ago
Melda received a $440 second payment.
"I now have a cow, bought some household items and I'm going to have a plot of land which things I didn't have."
Afuwa's family
access_time 6 years ago
Afuwa received a $441 second payment.
"My life is different in that, I have bought land that I am now cultivating in. Before, I did not have enough land to cultivate crops."
Sibora's family
access_time 6 years ago
Sibora enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is suffering from pneumonia this year.I was admitted in hospital for over two months and at this point in time I did not have enough money for medication and had to sell the only cow that i had."
Robert's family
access_time 6 years ago
Robert received a $441 second payment.
"My life is different because I was able to construct a house. I also own property that I would not have had if give directly had not chosen me. I also eat and sleep well."
Mbasalaki's family
access_time 6 years ago
Mbasalaki received a $459 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I am now stress free, I feel healthier than before and this money has made our relationship in our family stronger than before."
Esther's family
access_time 6 years ago
Esther enrolled.
"It has been a great challange to do farming and reside in about 3/4 of an acre. The farm could hardly accommodate my family, livestock and crops. Besides, it is an infertile land that proves less productive. Hence, the inadequacy of land serves as the biggest challenge we have faced in life."
Irine's family
access_time 6 years ago
Irine received a $253 second payment.
"I hope in the next six months,my business will have grown and I will be having better stock than I do now,and even new products to increase the profits."
Florence's family
access_time 6 years ago
Florence enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I face is my inability to raise fee for my tertiary education. My husband is unemployed hence he is not able to support the family as well as meeting my education needs."
Moses's family
access_time 6 years ago
Moses enrolled.
"Receiving this money means a possible improvement in my living standard. I shall spend part of my money to build a new house since I am currently living in a small and uncomfortable house."