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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Martin's family
access_time 6 years ago
Martin received a $253 second payment.
"I hope I will be healthier than I have ever been because my burdens have been reduced and I am no longer stressed like I was before."
Mboowa's family
access_time 6 years ago
Mboowa received a $442 second payment.
"My life is different than it would have been in that I am now going to get a qualification in electrical engineering"
Namusaabi's family
access_time 6 years ago
Namusaabi received a $459 initial payment.
"Recipient was very very happy on receiving the funds."
Nankwanga's family
access_time 6 years ago
Nankwanga received a $459 initial payment.
"I was super Excited!!!!!"
Nanyondo's family
access_time 6 years ago
Nanyondo received a $459 initial payment.
"I was very excited to get free money."
Hussna's family
access_time 6 years ago
Hussna received a $545 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I was able to seek proper medication, and I was able to know health status unlike previously when I could be given painkillers which didn't help."
Joseph's family
access_time 6 years ago
Joseph received a $253 second payment.
"I would want to build a house since I do not have one."
Nancy's family
access_time 6 years ago
Nancy received a $253 second payment.
"I would want to plaster my house so that it may look strong and durable."
Dorin's family
access_time 6 years ago
Dorin received a $253 second payment.
"I would want to buy a cow to be an investment for my family."
Michael's family
access_time 6 years ago
Michael received a $253 second payment.
"I expect to have a beautiful house in the next six months. With GD transfers, I did the plastering and cementing - I demolished the earthen walls. I plan to do all finishing in the next few months : painting, tiling the floor and finally have a beautiful house."