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.
Anna's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Anna received a $469 initial payment.
"I bought an ox worth UGX 1,070,000, rented farm land worth UGX 150,000, bought household goods/clothes ( mattress and utensils ) worth UGX 136,000, paid medical bills worth 30,000 and bought food worth UGX 100000. Recipient could not remember all items bought."
Abraham's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Abraham received a $469 initial payment.
"My life has improved in that, this season I was able to hire labourer to work on my farm. I am very sure of good yield this time around as opposed to when I used local tools and farmed on small piece of land. In addition, I also managed to access better treatment for my eyes. My sight is now good."
Pauline's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Pauline received a $449 initial payment.
"My life has improved in that, I bought another ox to add on what I had. This season I have ploughed my farm land on time as oppossed to when I farmed late because I used to hire oxen. In addition, I have also bought building materials for my permanent house."
Sarah's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Sarah received a $468 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money, I felt happy because I got money for buying oxen and paying off debts."
Scovia's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Scovia received a $468 initial payment.
"My life has improved because I acquired oxen for ploughing my farm land on time. Previously, I hired oxen from other community members. In addition, I bought a bed and a mattress. I now sleep very well."
Solomon's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Solomon received a $449 initial payment.
"I purchased an ox worth UGX 900,000, bought household goods/clothes ( mattresses, utensils and pair of bedsheets ) worth UGX 220,0000, gifts worth UGX 50,000. The recipient could not remember all items bought."
Florence's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Florence received a $449 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer to buy two cows at Ugx 1400000 that I will serve as my investment. I then bought three pigs at Ugx 80000. I also bought some household items such as a mattress, bedsheets, clothes for children and stocking food stuffs."
Betty's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Betty received a $468 initial payment.
"I felt so happy the moment I received my money. This financial help was a great support given the covid 19 situation."
Yolam's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Yolam received a $448 initial payment.
"My life is much better because I have paid off the debt and repossessed my farm land. I intend to cultivate in it this season this sure I food security. Secondly, I have purchased a bull. Previously, I never had where to farm and never owned anything. Thanks to GiveDirectly my standard of living has changed."
Tabitha's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Tabitha received a $467 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer on buying two cows and goats worth UGX 1,120,000, bought household goods clothes ( mattress and bad sheets) worth UGX 290,000. The recipient could not remember all items bought and cost."