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.
Rose's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Rose received a $442 second payment.
"I spent UGX 1,200,000 0f my second transfer for paying school fees. I bought a cow of UGX 432,000."
Joseph's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Joseph received a $23 fifteenth payment.
"I have purchased two goats within the last two months and I still expect to buy more in the near future. I want to make sure that I have a large flock of animals so that when I sell them off at some point in the near future, then I can be able to buy a cow which will definitely come with a lot of benefits such as milk provision."
Stantley's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Stantley received a $23 fifteenth payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is the livestock that I bought when I recived my savings in a merry go round group. I bought a lactating cow and its calve. The family is now enjoying milk during all the meals and I sell the surplus. The money I get from milk has to become a steady source of income. Unlike, before, I earn some money daily regardless of whether I get carpentry work or not."
Samuel's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Samuel received a $442 second payment.
"Through this finacial support, I was able to acquire 2 cows that I intend to use for paying dowary. I am also planning to renovate my hut that currently leaks whenever it rains. Before receiving this transfer, I did have enough money to acquire cows for paying my wife's dowary and renovating my hut."
Esther's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Esther received a $442 second payment.
"My life is different in that, I have got back my two acres of land that were taken by the money lenders. I am expecting increased yields from these two additional acres of land this season. Furthermore, I have owned cows that will help me with my children's education. Previously we did have enough money to settle the debts and buy cows since there was no stable source of income."
Gideon's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Gideon received a $442 second payment.
"I am currently sleeping in grass thatch hut that needs yearly renovation but in the process of constructing an iron roofed house. When I shift to my new house, it will relieve me from the burden of renovating my hut yearly. In addition, I have owned a cow for milk. Prior to receiving this cash transfer, I did have enough money to construct an iron roofed house and buying a cow."
Malisa's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Malisa received a $442 second payment.
"My life has improved in that, I have owned livestock and I was able to renovate my iron roofed house which was at a very bad state(a leaking roof and unplastered). Before receiving this transfer, I didn't have enough money to buy a cow and renovate my house."
Faith's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Faith received a $23 fifteenth payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I plan to save my next monthly transfers in order to purchase a dairy cow. The dairy cow that I will purchase will really boost milk production both for my household consumption as well as for sale. The money I would have spent on buying milk, as well as the one I will generate from selling from my own production, will help me improve my family living standards"
Keletesia's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Keletesia enrolled.
"Receiving this money means I will be able to retrive the piece of land that I leased. I will also buy a cow so that I can have milk."
Loy's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Loy enrolled.
"Receiving this money means I will be able to build an iron roofed house. The one that I am using currently leaks badly. I just sleep in it because I have no option but to endure. I also hope to buy a cow that can reproduce and provide for me milk. With this, I will be able to take care of future eventualities. "
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