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.
Christopher's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Christopher enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I face is lack of money for Educating my children .because am a farmer who depends on seasonal harvest, so when you try to explain to school administration they will not understand .they end up sending the children at home."
Yoweri's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Yoweri enrolled.
"Receiving this money will help me to expand my small scale business to a bigger one.and then the balance I will use for plastering my house with cement and carry out treatment of hepatitis B."
Joyce's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Joyce enrolled.
"Receiving this money means i will be helped. This money will help me buy land to farm in so that my children have enough food to feed on, cater for my children's school requirements and buy livestock as security for the future."
Dorothy's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Dorothy received a $427 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money I felt great delight because I could achieve my dreams."
Caroline's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Caroline received a $485 second payment.
"My life has improved and I feel I have moved a step a head because my living standards is now at per with my village members. This makes me happy and so proud."
Lilian's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Lilian received a $485 second payment.
"As per our tradition one isn't allowed to build a compound before paying dowry. I'm happy we are now free to build our compound since my spouse already paid my dowry. This is the biggest difference in my daily life."
Joan's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Joan received a $427 initial payment.
"I felt happy when I received the money because it help me have a better life."
Richard's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Richard received a $427 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money I felt great joy since I knew I could sort myself out of School fee debts and start other Projects."
Carroline's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Carroline received a $485 second payment.
"I'm happy and proud I've managed to get the type of a house I didn't know I would own in my life."
Juliet's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Juliet received a $427 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer, I felt absolutely happy. In fact it was beyond my expectation."