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.
Betty's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Betty received a $474 initial payment.
"My first transfer was spent to buy a bed, a mattress, four chairs, plates; bricks, timber and iron sheets to build a simple iron sheet roofed house."
John's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
John received a $474 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer on buying bricks at 600,000ugx, contraction stones at 100,000ugx, mattress at 95,000ugx, paid builders 50,000ugx out of 150,000, kitchen utensils at 20,000ugx, clearing a debt of 400,000ugx and I have saved 300,000ugx for building."
Alice's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Alice received a $474 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer to buy a bed, a mattress, a cow and building a simple iron sheet roofed house. "
Charles's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Charles received a $473 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer to buy two bulls at Ugx 1,300,000, hired a piece of land for gardening at Ugx 200,000,and the balance a mattress and other household items. "
Annet's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Annet received a $473 initial payment.
"My first transfer was spent to buy my spouse a phone, bought a solar panel, clothes, a big mattress,a bed, a cow, aquired a piece of land for gardening, and saved some for taking care my child's health."
Muhamed's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Muhamed received a $473 initial payment.
"My first transfer was spent to buy a piece of land, a mattress, bed sheets, curtains, and a sack of dried maize."
Stella's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Stella received a $473 initial payment.
"When i received my first transfer I purchased 4 metallic windows, and 2 metallic doors, and 2 mattresses and a pair of bedsheets. I also bought 20 maroon iron sheets and some clothings for my children."
Godfrey's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Godfrey received a $473 initial payment.
"When I received my first transfer, I purchased a mattress, a bed, a pair of bedsheets and a pillow at 390,000ugx, I also purchased two goats to act as an Income generating activity at 250,000ugx, paid off for the land that was mortgaged worth 1,000,000ugx and the balance I spent it on clothings. "
Gibon's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Gibon received a $467 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on a mattress because I was sleeping on a worn out mattress which was very uncomfortable, I bought three goats to rear and to sell when in need of money. I bought 30 pieces of iron sheets which am planning to use to build a new house, I bought a sack of maize for consumption and the remaining amount, I spent on food and other household items which I lacked."
Aanyu's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Aanyu received a $473 initial payment.
"I spent my transfer on purchasing two doors, and 3 bags of cement, 3 mattresses, 5 cooking saucepans, and 2 dozens of porcelain plates. I also purchased 17 iron sheets that I am looking forward to use after I construct my house."
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