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.
Beatrice's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Beatrice received a $402 third payment.
"I used my third transfer to buy a cow for rearing and also to renovate my mother's house since it was leaking."
Judith's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Judith received a $486 second payment.
"I spent my transfer on buying a cow which I will be keeping for milk. I also bought a solar lighting system that is helping me in lighting my house and charging my phone aside form powering my radio to keep up with current news. I also bought a new sofa set to replace my old worn out sofa. I then spent the rest of the money in buying food and clothing for my family."
Mutesi's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Mutesi received a $402 third payment.
"Well,cow! I spent my third transfer on buying a cow for rearing.i also added some money as capital in my grocery business."
Rose's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Rose received a $486 second payment.
"I spent my transfer on buying sand and cement which was used in plastering my house since it was earth floored and mud walled and needed constant repairing by smearing with cow dung. I then bought new seat cushions for my seats since the ones I had were very old and worn out. I then spent the rest on buying a sack of corn for my family's daily feeding."
Scovia's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Scovia received a $402 third payment.
"My life is different in that i have my own land and cow for rearing,so I wouldn't have managed to buy those assets.thanks"
Everline's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Everline received a $486 second payment.
"I spent my second transfer to construct a kitchen outside the main house. I also bought a cow to keep in my farm for milk. The remaining amount was spent on starting a business of selling daily household items such as sugar and milk in the village."
Mercy's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Mercy received a $486 second payment.
"We spent our second transfer to construct a new house and start a new home where we have enough space to do farming and keep livestock. The remaining amount was spent by my spouse to buy two cows that were used to pay my bride price."
Kellen's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Kellen received a $486 second payment.
"I spent my second transfer to buy two cows that will give me milk to sell and consume. The remaining amount was spent on on starting a maize selling business and also buying food in the house."
Caren's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Caren received a $486 second payment.
"I spent my second transfer on renting a piece of land for rice cultivation, bought seats, a matress and a cow for keeping."
Denis's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Denis received a $403 third payment.
"Yes, on land and cow! I used my third transfer to hire a piece of land for growing rice because I was lacking enough land for farming. I also bought a cow to keep my money in it for future expenditures."
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