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.
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over 7 years ago
Ayubu
received a $400 third payment.
" Two oxen ! I spent my third transfer on buying oxen for business. People do hire my oxen. Therefore ,I have started that business "
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over 7 years ago
Christopher
received a $400 third payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if i never received a transfer, because i have been able to build a house and am comfortable while sleeping."
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over 7 years ago
Tomasi
received a $400 third payment.
"My life has changed because i can now sleep well, than it would have been if i never received a transfer."
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over 7 years ago
Richard
received a $400 third payment.
"I used my third transfer to complete my 3 roomed house, bought two goats and also paid some for my school fees."
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over 7 years ago
Martha
received a $400 third payment.
"A cow and plastering ! I spent my third transfer on buying a cow for rearing at 500000ugx . I also plastered my house that was mud. "
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over 7 years ago
Bwire
received a $400 third payment.
"My biggest difference in life is my 4bedroomed house. I would not be having it had it not been for the coming of GiveDirectly."
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over 7 years ago
Alex
received a $400 third payment.
"I Used my third transfer to complete my 3bedroomed house. And part of it paid dowry for my wife and also bought some Household assets like chairs and utensils"
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over 7 years ago
Annet
received a $400 third payment.
"I spent my last transfer on house expansion I added two bed rooms to my house which was initially two bedroomed, making it 4 rooms. I also bought a cow, food and paid medical bills for my child."
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over 7 years ago
Loicer
received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received the money, I was relieved and felt very happy because I was now going to be able to buy food and repair my fascia board which was almost falling down. Thank you GD for the transfer."
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over 7 years ago
Merida
received a $400 third payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if i never received a transfer because i have managed to medical bills and also started a business of oxen."
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