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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3 months ago
Nekesa
received a $1219 second payment.
"I am grateful GiveDirectly opened my eyes to a better life"
(Country: Uganda)
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3 months ago
Sikhana
received a $1219 second payment.
"I hope to expand the plot I have bought, and when my finances are also okay, I will construct next year."
(Country: Uganda)
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3 months ago
Wakwale
received a $1219 second payment.
"I bought land in Nabumali-Mbale district because i live in a very risk area"
(Country: Uganda)
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3 months ago
Nasaka
received a $1219 second payment.
"I am happy with GD services because their transfers gave me hope to move to a safer place"
(Country: Uganda)
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3 months ago
Mabonga
received a $1220 second payment.
"Nothing"
(Country: Uganda)
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3 months ago
Ritah
received a $1220 second payment.
"I BUILT A HOUSE BECAUSE I NEVER HAD ONE"
(Country: Uganda)
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3 months ago
Kibone
received a $1220 second payment.
"I WANT TO USE MY LAND TO GROW COFFEE THAT IT MAY SUPPORT ME ALL MY YEARS ON EARTH"
(Country: Uganda)
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4 months ago
Nabutuwa
received a $613 initial payment.
"You know, I am old, but when I was informed about the arrival of my first transfer, I was so happy. It was hard to believe but finally I saw the money"
(Country: Uganda)
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4 months ago
Wasakali
received a $1222 second payment.
"I BOUGHT TWO COWS BECAUSE I COULD NOT FIND LAND IMMEDIATELY INSTEAD OF BEING TEMPTED TO MISUSE MY MONEY"
(Country: Uganda)
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4 months ago
Wakwale
received a $614 initial payment.
"The recipient has at home then saw a mobile money message. I felt happy and immediately went to the mobile money agent and withdrew the money"
(Country: Uganda)
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