GDLive Newsfeed
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.
Stages:
 
Enrollment
attach_money
 
Transfers
check
Completed
Newsfeed > Emmanuel's Profile
Emmanuel's family
Emmanuel
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
26
workCampaign
Standard Uganda
There will be no further updates from this completed recipient.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($452 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
check
 
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I have a certificate in general agriculture both animal and crop. My challange has always been trasport to carry out my duties as a vet Doctor. When I received my second transfer I decided to buy a bicycle to help me conduct my operations. My mother produced me from their home and I did not have land which belonged to me, When GD sent me these transfers I bought some piece of land which I'm so proud about.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give Directly did well to come and help people who were living in extreme poverty. Some people have bought land, Livestock, built house, sought medical attention and others have started businesses. Give Directly has improved people's standards of living because many have bought household items like beds, mattresses, clothes, utensils and feeding since is not enough food to feed on. Everything went on well in my opinion.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought a bicycle which will ease my movement @ ugx 320000, Solar system @ ugx 570000 that i will be using for lighting, watching and charging phones since there is no electricity at my home. I also bought bought music system, DVD player, flash disc and a memory card all @ ugx 340000. I also completed the purchase of a plot of land that I had deposited some money from the token transfer ugx 250000. Since my spouse is a tailor I bought for her tailoring materials @ ugx 122000, Transport ugx 24000 and food ugx 7000.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($459 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 that I am happy that I am now constructing a house. This is a dream come true and it is all possible because of give directly.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The truth is that when I received the money, I was very speechless. I remember I sang songs of joy while praising give directly.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 200,000 ugx to hire a piece of land for agriculture. I also spent 300,000 ugx to purchase clothing materials for my wife. I also spent 720,000 ugx to buy sand, 3 bags of cement and a trip of bricks. I bought clothes, utensils and food too. I have a balance of 135,000 ugx which I plan to spend on paying the builders.
 
Enrolled
access_time over 5 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to buy land. This land i shall be cultivating crops on it to enhance food availability in my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest moments is always evenings. This is a time i spend exchanging developmental ideas with my spouse.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i face is lack of money for buying land to do cultivation.