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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5 years ago
Kanifer
received a $451 second payment.
"My life has tremendously improved in that, I live a healthy life. Previously, I used to worry a lot over how to meet my family needs like paying children's fees which led to ulcers. But with these transfers, I paid off the loan that made me regained ownership of my acre of land. Before, I had a small piece of land to cultivate which subsequently affected the amount of food I harvested hence food shortage in my family. In addition, we boosted the family business which is generating more profits as opposed to the past when the stock was small. The profits realized enable me to afford a balanced diet and pay school fees for my children."
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5 years ago
Paul
received a $22 nineteenth payment.
"Apart from the construction of the house which I was struggling to see it coming to pass, I have also been running a poultry project which is now well established. I had a goal to ensure that by the end of this year I would be having 100 birds in the coop and it is my hope that this will be possible in the next five months of transfers which I am still remaining with. I have been adding at least four birds every month since I was working on several projects at the same time but now that the construction of the house is done, I will concentrate and add the number which I will be bringing in every month."
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5 years ago
Margret
enrolled.
"Receiving this money means that I will be able to build iron-roofed house for my family members. Iam currently occupying a grass thatched house which leaks from one side where the children are sleeping. My children are falling sick of pneumonia due to coldeness hence Iam always spending money for their treatment. Givedirectly transfers will enable build a house where both of us sleep comfortably without leaking spots. My will no longer suffer from pneumonia as is rampant this days. This will enable save money spent on their treatment for providing other basic needs like Education and better clothing."
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5 years ago
Jenifer
received a $451 second payment.
"My life is different in that, I have been in position to settle the debt that I had which has made me very happy. In addition, these transfers have help me pay my children's school fees in time. Prior to receiving this transfers, I didn't have enough money to pay off the debt I had and my children were often sent back home for school fees."
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5 years ago
Judith
enrolled.
"Receiving this money means I will be able to buy a piece of land for cultivation.
I have only a very small portion which is not enough to support my household.
I believe receiving this money will improve food productivity in my home.
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5 years ago
Biira
enrolled.
"Receiving this money means that I do be in position to build iron-roofed house. Iam a widow who is energyless and old. My house currently is in advance stages of collapsing ,so I sleep with fear every night. The house I build will provide confort for my life hence I may live longer in this world."
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5 years ago
Jennifer
received a $451 second payment.
"My life is different than it would have been because I have a cow which will reproduce and enable me sell to get money, pay school fees, as well as meet the cost of living. Before, you would have no where to get money to pay childrens school fees and meet other costs like hospital bills. "
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5 years ago
Nakatanzia
received a $451 second payment.
"Life is different than it would have been because I have an iron sheet roofed house and sleep on mattress. This wouldn't have happened because I used to sleep under a grass thatched house with very old small mattress. "
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5 years ago
Catherine
received a $450 second payment.
"My life is different because GiveDirectly has given me a much higher step to accomplish my project of constructing house. If it was not of this transfers, It would have taken me many years to achieve my dream of building a iron roofed house. My standards of living improved when I received this transfers because I could afford anything I prefered like food, Household items among others. Lastly, I live a more stress free life because I was able to clear my debt therefore I bond with my creditors freely as compared to the past when I could dodge their phone calls whenever they called."
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5 years ago
John
enrolled.
"Receiving this money means I will be able to build an iron roofed house and buy a cow that can reproduce and provide milk for my family.
I believe my household will be healthier. "
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