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.
Kenedy's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Kenedy received a $22 sixteenth payment.
"My life is different from how it would have been four months ago in that I was able to help my parents raise money to pay for my sister's school fees who had been sent home. She had been sent home and my parents did not have the money to pay. She stayed at home for two weeks and then we received the transfers. We used our shares to pay for her fees so that she can go back to school and study as the rest."
Ronald's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Ronald received a $467 initial payment.
"My daily life has changed for the better in that, I have been in position to pay dowary for my wife and this has given me respect from my in laws. Furthermore, I was able to pay my children's school fees in time. Previously, I paid my chidrens fees late that made them to be sent back home often."
Quirino's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Quirino received a $467 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I have been in position to settle school fees for my 3 children. Paying school fees in time has given me enough time to plan for next term's fees. Secondly, I have bought a cow that I believe will help me with the educatio of my children in future. Previously, I didn't have enough money to always settle my children's school fees in time."
Beldina's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Beldina received a $22 sixteenth payment.
"My plan for the next six months, I am planning to buy a cow. This will be an investment for my grandchildren and help raise money to pay for their school fees. When the number increases, I will have a herd of cows which I can sell and raise money to pay for their fees and needs."
Helen's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Helen received a $22 twelfth payment.
"In the last four months, I have always provided all the three meals a day for my family courtesy of GD transfers. I have struggled to raise money to feed my family since I had to pay school fees, pay for medication and other family needs with the little I used to get from casual work. Whenever someone was sick or had to pay school fees for my children, we would have to forgo some meals to cater for other family needs."
Salome's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Salome received a $248 second payment.
"My life is currently different in that, before my husband's death he was the breadwinner this so I never lacked. But after his death, things got tough and my children were drugged into the suffering. Schools fees became a problem and how to eat and sustain them proved to be a challenge. But thanks to GD's support I was able to buy a cow and pay my daughters school fees. This has really handled my situation and caused a complete turnaround. I am so happy and stress-free."
Septer's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Septer received a $248 second payment.
"My life is different how it would have been four months ago in that I have new bedding. I have been using the ones my parents bought for me two years ago when I joined college. They were old and were getting very uncomfortable at night especially during the rainy seasons. I was forced to ask for help from a friend. When I received the transfer and paid school fees, I used the rest to buy new bedding which I am now using. I feel comfortable and sleep well because of GD transfers."
Joseph's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Joseph received a $22 sixteenth payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life in the last four months preceding the current transfer is that I have been able to pay school fees on time and my son is no longer sent home to collect school. I usually do casual jobs in the village and the payment was so small and it was not able to gather for the basic needs and school fees at the same time. Currently, I do horticulture farming and I no longer do much of the casual job because I pay school on time. My son is no longer sent home to collect fees his performance has really improved this time around because he spends most of his time in school studying."
Irene's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Irene received a $467 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer for paying school fees for my grand son. I bought food, 3 trips of bricks, paid a constructor UGX 100,000 and medical expenses."
Miria's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Miria enrolled.
"When I receive this money, I will build a house for my children because the one we are currently occupying is small and congested. I will also pay for my children's school fees because they were recently sent home for school fees. I will also buy household items like beddings and utensils."
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