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.
There will be no further updates from this completed recipient.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1685137 UGX ($440 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
check
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I bought a matress and I am happy because I do enjoy sleeping comfortably.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Enrolling recipients without any payments involved.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought some household items such plates, cups, a matress and bed sheets which costed me 300000. The balance is 1300000 which I am planning to use on my extension.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($466 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
attach_money
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I had no goat but now I have two. Am going to have my own house once construction is done.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy. I actually never believed it. It was too real to be true.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought bricks at 400,000Ugsh, 2 goats each at 220,000Ugsh, I paid a debt of 340,000Ugsh and food of 50,000Ugsh.
The balance of 690,000Ugsh
Will be used to start off the construction and building work for my house.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Recieving this money means building my self rentals from where i will generate some money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am tentatively feeling okey after treatment.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced in life is sickness of pressure and ulcers.
