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 ($451 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
check
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Through these transfers from GiveDirectly, We have been able to acquire what we could not afford before.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has has given me free money to sort out all our problems. Nothing is a mess so far.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought land worthy 1,300,000/= and I used 380,000/= to complete my house which was not completed.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($476 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
attach_money
The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is going to help my family get enough land for agriculture because i have been renting land for agriculture.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon because this is when i get some rest after coming from the garden.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced in my life is feeding my family on the little food we get from the small plot of land we cultivate where many times its not enough to sustain us for a long period.
