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.
Namakola's family
access_time 1 year ago
Namakola received a $615 initial payment.
"Was at home,the first thing i thought about was what to buy with this money"
Jeremiah's family
access_time 1 year ago
Jeremiah received a $131 initial payment.
"Certainly, acquiring the generator represents a pivotal positive development for my agricultural pursuits. With optimism, I believe that the consistent and timely irrigation facilitated by the generator's pumping capabilities will lead to an increased crop yield, ultimately contributing to a significant improvement in my overall income. As farming constitutes my sole source of income, this enhanced capability instills in me a sense of security and assurance"
David's family
access_time 1 year ago
David received a $131 initial payment.
"My life has significantly improved compared to the past, and a sense of tranquillity envelops me, knowing that my children now have an ample supply of food. The happiness radiating from their brighter faces is evident, reflecting the positive impact on their well-being. The transformation extends to my house, which now exudes a more respectable appearance, particularly due to the improvement made to the roof. I can confidently welcome my peers with pride, free from the previous sense of shame that lingered due to the state of my home."
Muduku's family
access_time 1 year ago
Muduku received a $615 initial payment.
"Ou feeding has been improved because thus cow is already giving us milk"
Gimono's family
access_time 1 year ago
Gimono received a $615 initial payment.
"I was very happy to the extent that I had to make an alarm"
Woyeba's family
access_time 1 year ago
Woyeba received a $615 initial payment.
"I was happy but unfortunately my mobile money account had been blocked"
Nekesa's family
access_time 1 year ago
Nekesa received a $615 initial payment.
"I was at home when the cash came in. I felt so happy . My first thought was to buy land and yes I bought it"
Watsemba's family
access_time 1 year ago
Watsemba received a $615 initial payment.
"He was at home in his house, he felt so good, and the first thing he thought of being grateful to God and life was restored back from death"
Mackline's family
access_time 1 year ago
Mackline received a $359 initial payment.
"My spouse rides a boda boda, so since our motorcycle broke we used to leave a tough life sometimes going without food. We did this because we knew that's where we would get food and other basic needs. I recently transferred to a new job, and I spent it fixing our motorcycle, which had broken down a long time ago.Additionally, I used a portion of the leftover money to buy groceries because our homestead was foodless.Lastly, I used the remaining funds to purchase clothing for my kids and myself because we were practically going to be nude."
Pauline's family
access_time 1 year ago
Pauline received a $118 initial payment.
"nyumba, nilikua na nyumba ya watoto na ilikua kidogo nilikua na mabati sita na nikaongeza tano, it was very bad house, kiangasi, watapata mahali pa kulala na mvua, leaking na more beds can now get"