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.
I have kept UGX 100000 with intent to spend it on attending a tailoring course. The balance of UGX 1600000 was grabbed by my spouse and I do not know what he spent it on.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I received a message at about 4:00 am, I checked and it was indicating that I had received money from GiveDirectly. I remained calm and slept till morning. I then informed my spouse about the news and he collected the money.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
There is no significant change yet because I was only given UGX 100000 by my spouse that I have not yet started utilizing. We had a household conflict whereby he made me to pack my property and left for my ancestral home.
Enrolled
access_time over 5 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of proper shelter.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when am done with garden work.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will build a low cost ironsheets house and also buy cows to help in agriculture.
