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.
Brenda's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Brenda received a $476 third payment.
"I added the third transfer to the previous transfer and bought a motorcycle so that we can use it to earn income. Since we did not have a stable income, we thought it would be wise to let my spouse use the motorcycle for taxi services which was a good idea because it is doing well. We are now able to meet our needs without many challenges." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Stephene's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Stephene received a $476 third payment.
"I spent most of the transfer to buy secondhand motorcycle, l use it carry people from one place to another to get my daily income. The remaining balance l spent to start livestock keeping by buy 5 sheep, l am very sure this investment will help me in future. "
Evaline's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Evaline received a $479 third payment.
"I had previously saved the initial transfer that I received, hence upon receiving the last transfer I added to prior transfers and bought my husband a new motor cycle. This has an asset to our family because it generates income to the family. My children are able to attend school without interruption of fees arrears. We are to feed well thanks to GD." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Yovani's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Yovani received a $462 initial payment.
"I spent 1,300,000 ugx to buy a motorcycle and I spent 200,000 ugx on my children's school fees. I also spent 100,000 ugx on buying food and 100,000 ugx to buy and plant tomatoes."
Salome's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Salome received a $477 third payment.
"I did spend my final transfer to build my house. This costed me 40,000 KES. I bought cement , iron sheet, nails and sand. I paid my child's school fees 2,000 KES. She was in nursery by then. The remaining balance I spent on household expenses. This transfer has really brought change in my home." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Mornica's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Mornica received a $477 third payment.
"I used the third transfer to buy a motorcycle so that it can earn income. My husband was a fisherman, but he was making less profit, so we thought it was a good idea if he shifts to motorcycle taxi which is doing better. I'm now happy we are doing good because the motorcycle taxi business has picked."
Rehema's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Rehema received a $477 third payment.
"I spent the whole of the transfer to buy motorcycle and gave it to my spouse to use it to carry people from one place to another and this has really improved our standard of living being that we can never miss something to eat in a day. " (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Catherine's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Catherine received a $478 third payment.
"I used my last transfer to build a house because before the money came I was living in relative's house which was very uncomfortable." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Gasta's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Gasta enrolled.
"My biggest hardship is inadquency of money to invest in extensive farming. " (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Josaphat's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Josaphat received a $254 initial payment.
"My economic life has improved greatly since I received this transfer because my power saw is working and my motorcycle is in perfect condition. I am able to respond to my clients in time. My desire to build a new house has also been boosted by the transfer which I began saving for in my bank account."
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