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.
Wesley's family
access_time 6 years ago
Wesley enrolled.
"I am planning to spend my transfer on buying a cow. This will signify an increment in my wealth."
Wesley's family
access_time 6 years ago
Wesley enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I have faced in my life is that I lacked money when my wife was delivering our second born child back in 2008. I had to sell some of my assets such as livestock and trees so that I could pay for their hospital bills. Since then, I have never had an opportunity to buy a cow for my family."
Ruto's family
access_time 6 years ago
Ruto enrolled.
"I plan to spend part of the transfer in buying a cow(heifer)which with time will be able to provide milk for my family.I will use the remaining to lease a piece of land,plough and plant maize and beans."
Samwel's family
access_time 6 years ago
Samwel enrolled.
"I am planning to spend part of my transfer in paying school fee for my three children who are in various secondary schools. I also have plans of spending the remaining amount on buying a dairy cow for the household."
Joan's family
access_time 6 years ago
Joan enrolled.
"The biggest hardship i have faced in my life is being unable to get any source of income. I have always wanted to buy a dairy cow which would provide milk for selling and in turn get money to buy basic needs for my children, but i have not been able to get money to buy one."
Tobisita's family
access_time 6 years ago
Tobisita enrolled.
"The lack of money for buying cows and land is my biggest hardship."
Janifer's family
access_time 6 years ago
Janifer enrolled.
"Receiving this money means I will be able to build a better house, buy a cow and household items."
Magret's family
access_time 6 years ago
Magret received a $235 initial payment.
"The new goal that I have is to buy my self a cow to be able to access milk much easily besides the cow I as well wan to start a small business that will enable be sustain the livelihood of my family."
Stella's family
access_time 6 years ago
Stella received a $465 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer for stocking my drug shop worth 500,000Ugx, paid off debts worth 500,000Ugx, bought a cow at 500,000Ugx and the remaining money, I spent on purchase of clothings for myself and children."
Christine's family
access_time 6 years ago
Christine received a $465 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer 780,000 ugx on paying my children school fees. My four children had come home for fees and by the Grace of God, I recieved my tranfer. I am planning to use my other transfer to buy a cow and some hens as a source of investment. In case of any problem, I just sell off and get a problem fixed."
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