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.
Margaret's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Margaret enrolled.
"Receiving this money means that I will be able to improve my house. I plan to buy sand and cement to plaster the floor and the walls in order to avoid constant repair . I will also purchase some new furniture more so sofa sets and a cupboard for storing my utensils and other items. "
Naigaga's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Naigaga received a $470 initial payment.
"I was happy because I got the money I could die without raising in life."
Karen's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Karen enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I face in my life is that our income is very low and my husband is unemployed hence getting money to buy food for the family on a daily basis is a challenge. "
Rose's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Rose received a $470 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money I became very happy."
Wilson's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Wilson received a $470 initial payment.
"I now have lighting system at my place after purchasing a solar system and this has improved on my security."
Muwereza's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Muwereza received a $470 initial payment.
"I was over joyed and jumped even when am an old woman and I felt so peaceful after receiving funds from GD knowing I would now build my house"
Magret's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Magret enrolled.
"Receiving this money means that instead of me going to look for sisal to prepare for sale, I will be able to order in large quantities from my fellow villagers and resale them at profit. The remaining balance I will use to pay to my grandchild for a motor vehicle driving course."
Sharon's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Sharon received a $23 sixth payment.
"I expect my life to be better in the next six months. I would have begun college and will be going on for two years. This is a new hope for me. Thank you for the transfer. My life is back on track."
Calvince's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Calvince received a $23 seventh payment.
"In the next six months,I am hopeful that my life will have changed for the better. That means more profits and more comfortable lives for my family."
Namukoose's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Namukoose received a $470 initial payment.
"I am now a land lord because I am counted among the people who do own land in this country Uganda."