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 5 years ago
Francis
enrolled.
"My dream ambition is being a successful businessman. I want to open up various businesses through the foundation of my motorcycle business that will make me achieve high living standards and just head a comfortable life where i lack nothing and am notbstruggling to meet my needs and that of my family. I would also love to be in a position where I can help out those in need from the slum area as a way of giving back to my community."
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over 5 years ago
Katsozi
enrolled.
"My grocery business has not been making profit hence, I intend to expand and invest in it so that I can turn it into a shop where people in Mariango centre can get all the items they need such as flour and cooking oil. This means that I will be able to get much more profit and at the same time be able to support my husband who does motorcycle transport. "
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over 5 years ago
Marseline
received a $22 eighth payment.
"I will have changed my life a lot because I am so sure that by then my husband and I will have been able to erect the new building that will be able to comfortably accommodate every member of my family. Additionally, I will be in a position to pay school fees for my children with ease because I will have cash at my disposal"
(Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
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over 5 years ago
Victor
received a $22 eighth payment.
"I know I will have managed to get the new house that is more spacious and well accommodating for all of us. Having the house is such an important thing because right now we are forced to squeeze in this small house that is limits our freedom, privacy and movement in the house."
(Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
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over 5 years ago
Joseph
received a $453 second payment.
"I spent all my second transfer of UGX 1,600,000 to top up and purchase a motorcycle."
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over 5 years ago
Felix
enrolled.
"Once I get the money I Will create a saving mentality so that I reach a certain target. The moment i attain my target i will borrow a loan from my group to add to the money i would have saved then buy a new motorcycle for myself. With the other savings i would have gathered i will be able to open another business for my wife of selling second hand clothes. This two businesses will be able to sustain our family financially henceforth economically."
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over 5 years ago
Sam
received a $471 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, my life has changed because I have a garden now which I did not have before."
(Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
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over 5 years ago
Christine
enrolled.
"I have been selling charcoal for the past 5 years to feed my family but recently it became an illegal business due to the ban by the government. Receiving this money comes as a relief to me as I will be able to venture into a new business of motorcycle transport. I will buy my own motorcyle which will provide income for my family on a daily basis while also making movement of goods and people in the village to be faster and efficient. "
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over 5 years ago
Laurence
enrolled.
"I prioritize like that because first, I would like to buy a motorcycle so that I can use it as a transportation machine and get income. I wanted to start boda boda business so that I can have more income and be able to buy a piece of land and build my own house. I want to stop the issue of paying rent and have my own home and even rent a room out to add to my income. Secondly, this is in relation to the first priority once I have a stable income I want to buy a piece of land and build a house. Lastly, I will use part of this money for food and other household needs so that I can channel other resources to a different activity."
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over 5 years ago
Stephen
received a $454 second payment.
"In my opinion, givedirectly has done well giving people money to acquire houses, livestock, household items, taxi motorcycles, and other items they lacked; and I don't see anything it hasn't done well. "
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