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
1662250 UGX ($452 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
check
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The cash transfers empowered me financially to complete the construction of the house. We are living in a more comfortable house compared to previously when we were staying under a grass thatched house which could not accommodate the whole family. Secondly, I am now a debt free person after clearing all the accrued debts.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well to send people unconditional cash transfers without requesting for any kind of payment in return. GiveDirectly has only done great things for the community.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the second cash transfer to plaster the inside of the house. I am planning to spend the balance on school fees.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($467 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
attach_money
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is relief from stress of thinking how to pay the debt I had incurred, and how will be able to plaster my house. I feel free now and happy, thanks to GiveDirectly.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
That moment I received my money, I was so happy to the extent of losing sleep.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
That first transfer I received was spent to pay a debt, then bought twenty bags of cement to be used to plaster my house, and the balance is being used for feeding.
Enrolled
access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means, I will be able to buy a piece of land so as to increase my farming space.
This will increase food productivity in my home which will help me to take care of my household needs better.
I also hope to buy some cows that will reproduce and take care of my children's future needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the noon time when I am seated with the rest of the family members.
We have the opportunity to plan together as a family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is poverty.
I have three children in secondary schools and to raise money to facilitate their education needs is a very big charllage.
I sell part of what I am able to harvest in order to raise money for them to go to school.
This leaves me with very little to feed on and as a result, food shortage.
