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
4664420 UGX ($1187 USD)
access_time 6 months ago
check
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought land because i live in a very risky area
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my entire life with my husband, we had never received such a hand of relief
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I want to build a house in that land I bought
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
2339550 UGX ($615 USD)
access_time 9 months ago
attach_money
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I DEPOSITED 2300000 ON LAND BECAUSE I LIVE IN A RISKY PLACE
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I HAVE BECOME SO HAPPY BECAUSE I USED TO THINK OF RELOCATING BUT I COULD NOT BECAUSE I WAS UNABLE, BUT THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO GET A BETTER PLACE FOR ME AND MY FAMILY
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I WAS AT HOME SEATED WITH MY HUSBAND, I FELT SO OVER JOYED.. THE FIRST THING THAT RAN THROUGH MY MIND WAS TO GET LAND IN A GOOD PLACE
Enrolled
access_time over 1 year ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
We currently face a problem of flash floods which affect the house whenever it rains. As result we lack where to sleep sometimes dueto too much water in the house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I felt very happy in the last six months following good breath that GOD still gives us as a family and with this, I am able to discuss with my family members about things that affect us and forge a way of solving them in order to live in harmony.
What do you plan to do with the cash transfer?
I plan to buy a plot of land worth £810 around the junction near Dududa Health Centre 4 which is a bit flat with less risks and good for settlement.
I also plan to build a permanent house of £1081 on a plot of land I am opting to secure using the cash transfer so that my people can live good life without stress.
