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 > Edisa's Profile
Edisa's family
Edisa
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
32
workCampaign
Standard Uganda
There will be no further updates from this completed recipient.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1652800 UGX ($455 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
check
 
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying two bags of maize for feeding my family, bedings, chairs, and getting back land that had been hired off afew years back.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GD has done well by bringing about development in the village areas since most people are in position to now own permanent houses than before when they had temporary houses.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
If I had not recieved the transfer, I would not be having a good sleep and a healthy life because I would still be in a grass thatched house and with out proper bedings and meals. I thank GD because I have all this because I got the transfer. Making a big difference in my life.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($473 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
attach_money
 
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for buying a cow, matress, a goat, two metalic doors, food, paid school fees and stocked millet with the intension of selling when the prices go high.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i received money i became so happy, i knelt down and prayed thanking God for such a blessing.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in life is that i own a cow, i also sleep in good beddings and secure house with strong doors.
 
Enrolled
access_time over 6 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i face is lack of money to use in hiring land for cultivation. The gardern I plough is not productive , so i get little harvest to cater for the family needs like food,so some times we sleep with one meal aday.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The afternoon is my happiest moment. My children tell interesting stories and it makes me laugh.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Once I receive transfers I will use it to plaster my ironroofed house. This will prevent rain from eroding the exposed bricks and my house shall stay for long.