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.
Namataka's family
access_time 2 months ago
Namataka received a $1215 second payment.
"I have constructed my new house and also bought a cow"
Wamboza's family
access_time 2 months ago
Wamboza received a $1215 second payment.
"I bought a piece of land at 3500000 and a cow at 1100000"
Wakyeka's family
access_time 2 months ago
Wakyeka received a $1215 second payment.
"I bought two cows because it is a great investment for the future"
Makwasi's family
access_time 2 months ago
Makwasi received a $1220 second payment.
"In the coming years I hope to sell off the cows and buy land so I can buy any available land"
Nekesa's family
access_time 2 months ago
Nekesa received a $1219 second payment.
"I bought a cow because I anytime i can sell it off and buy land in a safe area"
Nyevu's family
access_time 2 months ago
Nyevu received a $21 eighteenth payment.
"I would like to increase my investment in livestock, specifically by purchasing more chickens and goats. Currently, I own over ten birds and two goats. As I do not have any other source of income, I primarily rely on subsistence farming to provide food for my family during the planting season. However, these livestock can be a great investment for my children's education. When they reproduce, I can sell them to pay for my children's education and also help solve my financial problems. Additionally, I plan on selling these animals in the future to buy a dairy cow, which I can then use to produce and sell milk for a living"
Dama's family
access_time 2 months ago
Dama received a $21 eighteenth payment.
"A significant portion of my recent transfers was allocated to acquiring livestock, a strategic investment for my future. Among my purchases were a goat, obtained for $25, and a sheep, acquired for $20. Presently, my livestock inventory includes 2 cows, 5 goats, and 4 sheep. Anticipating their multiplication, I plan to capitalize on the ensuing profits to address urgent needs. One crucial concern is the imminent collapse of my house's roof, requiring immediate repairs. Allocating a fraction of the funds, I also secured a new pair of shoes for $4. Additionally, I invested $24 in a new set of clothes for both my two children and myself. During the festive period, $28 was spent on food, resulting in enjoyable moments shared with my family. The financial support from these transfers has been instrumental in not only sustaining my family but also fostering my venture into livestock rearing, which holds promising prospects for generating income in the near future."
Esther's family
access_time 2 months ago
Esther enrolled.
"I have a family of eight with six being children. My husband and I do casual jobs earning very little income which caters for food and school fees. I have four children who are schooling and have a fees balance of $400 . I will use $400 to clear the balance so that they can settle at school and improve their performances. I will also use $100 to buy a cow as an investment. This will help me raise fund for my children when they need fees in future. The remaining amount will help me renovate my house and make it a permanent one."
Joan's family
access_time 3 months ago
Joan received a second payment.
"I have been obtaining milk for my family from my in-laws, but this has led to conflicts with my mother-in-law. She perceives it as a burden, and sometimes we engage in verbal disputes, which I find unpleasant. Consequently, I've been compelled to seek an alternative source of milk. Purchasing it is expensive, and with a large family of six young children who constantly require milk, I end up spending $0.8 a day on this commodity alone, even before addressing other basic needs. My husband, a primary school teacher, earns a meagre $800 per month, making it challenging to provide for all our necessities. Recognizing the strain on our budget and the recurring conflicts, I saw an opportunity for a lasting solution. I decided to invest in a cow to meet our immediate milk needs and also for future investments. I anticipate that the cow will reproduce and multiply, and I will be selling its offspring to support our children's education. Having spent $250 on the cow, I have saved the remaining amount. I plan to combine it with the third transfer to build a two-roomed iron sheet house. The current living conditions are cramped, with eight of us squeezed into a small space. Some of my children have to sleep in the living room, while the younger two share our bedroom, which is far from ideal. The prospect of having an additional house brings a sense of relief, ensuring that everyone can sleep comfortably and affording us, as parents, a bit more privacy."
Nabutuwa's family
access_time 3 months ago
Nabutuwa received a $613 initial payment.
"I bought a cow and also constructed my house"
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