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 ($1197 USD)
access_time 1 month ago
check
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I am planning to settle with my family in a landslide free zone
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I will be settling in Bukatenya village
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought a land at 1500000, z cow at 1100000 and I am planning to construct
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
2339550 UGX ($592 USD)
access_time 2 months ago
attach_money
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was at home and expecting money since I had recieved a message in advance. I immediately thought of buying a plot of land
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I feel good because I have bought my piece of land and I paid fees for my children
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Land
Enrolled
access_time over 1 year ago
What do you plan to do with the cash transfer?
I plan to buy a plot of land in Bubulo at USD 526 where I will build a house of about USD 789 and the balance of USD 52 will be spent on school fees for my children so that they can also study in good schools and set a better foundation for themselves leading them to a bright future.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the last three months, I felt happy because landslide hit my house but all family members were not affected physically and we are still a live.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I am currently facing a challenge of landslide which has hit one side of my house which has made us stay un comfortably and with a lot of worries that might die anytime.
I also suffer a problem of poverty which doesn't allow children to attend school regularly and they cannot attend good schools.
