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.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($400 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
check
What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on a house. I used my third transfer to build my house with 2bedrooms because the house I had before the transfer was smaller and not properly built.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The house I wished to have is what i have now because I received the transfer and I am happy. So my life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well to give mobile phones and money for free without asking anything from us.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($423 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
attach_money
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy building materials to start building as I have been living in a small round house with a shaky roof where I had just put iron sheets but now I want to get a strong house
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am now very that I am going to own a strong house as we had become a laughing matter from my neighbours because of the house
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($112 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
attach_money
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying a matress. This is because was sleeping uncomfortably on a mat and yet I had just delivered. I also deposited on a cow.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt happy at heart when i received the money that i danced together with my family.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on construction of new house which is conformable.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is the ability to buy this plot of land where I am living with my family. I spent 5 years in renting.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is death of my beloved father in 2000. This is because he used to support me a lot.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is morning hours. This is because I get freedom during this time.
