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 ($1273 USD)
access_time over 1 year ago
check
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I hope to start farming in my land as I construct a small house which I can settle in when it starts raining
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GD does well by allowing money reach directly to us. However, GD should consider enrolling all villages so that our neighbours can also benefit
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought a plot of land and I paid 4000000 to complete
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
2339550 UGX ($637 USD)
access_time over 1 year ago
attach_money
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was home sitting, then I saw the message saying I have received money, then I was very excited.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Am very happy with my family
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought land because I saw that I had no where to plant.
Enrolled
access_time almost 2 years ago
What do you plan to do with the cash transfer?
I plan to secure a plot of land in Busui in Mbale District at USD 1052 where I will put up a structure for my people to sleep well. I also plant maize so that my family get food and stop sturving.
I will also plan a cow of USD 263 which will help my family enjoy milk.and then the balance of USD 526 will cater for children's school fees and also feeding them as plan for cultivation.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I was only happy in the last six months because me and my people we are still a live and trying to cope up with the situation.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I currently face problem of landslide and flash floods which destroyed my coffee plantation, banana leaving us with less sources of in that we can have only meal a day
I am also un able to pay school fees for children.
