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
1652800 UGX ($430 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
check
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
"The biggest difference that i have received in my life is that, I have been able to buy a pair of oxen that will help me cultivate food crops on my newly purchased acre of land, thus giving me to live my life more peacefully as compared to the passed when i lacked these assets."
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
"In my opinion Give directly has done well in helping the poor people in my community by raising their standard of living. However, according to me there is completely nothing that GD has done bad."
What did you spend your second transfer on?
"I spent my second transfer for buying a pair of oxen at 680,000ugx, finished the payment of an acre of land at 740,000ugx, offered to the church a sum of 300,000ugx for purchasing church land, and the remaining balance was spent on food."
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($466 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
attach_money
The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
Enrolled
access_time 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i am faced with is inadequacy of food .
Our gardens do not support farming because of the tarreine.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the noon time when i have prayed.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i Will be able to buy livestock that can cater for the future, buy a piece of land and household items.
