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.
Annah's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Annah received a $492 second payment.
"Since I boosted my business with the finances which I received from GiveDirectly, I have since realize a huge profit. Through this business,I have been able to provide the needs of my family much easier and have some money for saving. Recently, I bought a dairy cow with the savings which I earned from the business."
Simon's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Simon received a $469 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is seeing that I have managed to finish my house that had prior failed me given that I was not able and had no hope of ever getting money to finish it."
Joseph's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Joseph received a $469 initial payment.
"I felt so happy and joyous the moment I received my money. This is because I had already planned how I was to use it should it come through."
Loyce's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Loyce received a $469 initial payment.
"I purchased a tailoring machine worth UGX 320,000, household goods/clothes (and mattress and apair of bedsheet) worth UGX 200,000, two goats and hens worth UGX 100,000 deposited for a plot of land worth UGX 1,000,000. Recipient could not remember all items bought."
Christine's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Christine received a $470 initial payment.
"I felt very happy because I got money for building apermanent house which I wasn't able to build."
Mary's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Mary received a $470 initial payment.
"I have spent my transfer on buying an ox worth UGX 650,000 and deposited for piece of land worth UGX 1,000,000."
William's family
access_time over 4 years ago
William received a $469 initial payment.
"My life has changed because I bought a bed and a mattress. I now sleep very well as opposed to when I suffered from ant bites. Secondly, I have built a permanent house which is at roofing level. I hope to shift in it after completing it with the second transfer ."
Alfred's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Alfred received a $450 initial payment.
"I have spent my transfer on depositing for farm land worth UGX 1630,000"
Mary's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Mary received a $469 initial payment.
"I felt very happy because I was going to clear off debt and repossess my farm and also acquire an ox"
Hellen's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Hellen received a $450 initial payment.
"I felt very excited because I had never held such an a mount of unconditional cash transfer."