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.
Nancy's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Nancy received a $475 third payment.
"I spent my transfer on buying solar system since it was expensive buying kerosene everyday. I also bought other household items like water tank, battery and utensils."
David's family
access_time over 6 years ago
David received a $236 initial payment.
"I would want to have water pipped into our home and to buy my clothes so that I may dress properly."
Philis's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Philis received a $463 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer to buy a plot of land where there is no water at 1,500,000 ugx. This is because where I am currently staying is swampy and when it rains we are all drained in water. The place is water logged. I then used the balance to buy house hold items like matress utensils among others."
Joyce's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Joyce enrolled.
"Receiving this money means building an iron roofed house for my family. This house will help provide shelter and rain water for home use."
Susan's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Susan received a $499 third payment.
"I used the third transfer to buy a water tank for water storage because we walk for a long distance to fetch water. Currently I have easy time because I'm able to collect rain water which I use mostly for drinking."
Seth's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Seth received a $480 third payment.
"I spent the larger part of my third transfer on buying two she - cow which I have always desired and now I am certain of assests which will help me in my household emergencies such as school fees . I also bought a water generator ."
Pamelah's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Pamelah received a $476 third payment.
"I used the last cash transfer to buy a generator that I used to pump water from the river to my nearby farm where I planted some kales for commercial purposes. I can say that the generator has really helped in boosting my business to-date."
Consolata's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Consolata received a $476 third payment.
"I spent part of my transfer to purchase shopping for an orphan who was reporting back to school and added some amount from my previous transfer and I bought a 6000 liters water tank at 50,000 KES"
Irene's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Irene received a $497 third payment.
"I used the last cash transfer to buy chairs, a new TV set and water conservation jerrycans and tanks."
Josphine's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Josphine received a $478 third payment.
"I used the last cash transfer to buy a water pump that I wanted to use for agricultural purposes. In addition to that, I also decided to build a toilet since I did not have one by then. Finally I started a small scale business by opening a small shop where I sale goods to my customers and make a profit out of the business."
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