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
1685137 UGX ($441 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
check
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that I now own a plot of land and am building
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly does well in giving us the transfer twice as this enables us to plan for the money
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying iron sheets at 270000shs, cement at 90000shs, bed at 170000shs, a mattress at 160000shs, school fees at 100000shs, bed sheets at 80000shs, building toilet at 150000shs, bricks at 500000shs, sand at 80000shs, hard core stones at 80000shs
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($468 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
attach_money
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I now own a plot that i didn't have.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy i wasn't accepting it
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a plot of land.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is strunggling to pay back a loan from a SACCO.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is mid day when am preparing lunch.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means economic growth in my household especially that the cash transfer is unconditional
