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.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($399 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
check
What did you spend your third transfer on?
Okay ! I spent my third my transfer on buying food for my family and I want to start building a house.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life has change to better condition than it would have been if i never received a transfer , in that i have food at home. Am happy.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Well ! GiveDircetly has done well only that giving unconditional cash was very bad because some other people have failed to spend this money in proper away. Some other people have been just drinking alcohol. So they have not benefited from these transfers. I wish GD would just build for us houses or do what that person wants than giving people cash.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($419 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
attach_money
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my second transfer to buy an ox-plough so that people can rent it and i get money. I also bought some bricks for later construction
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life was getting an ox plough that can generate income for me
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($117 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
attach_money
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent part of my first transfer on buying an ox-plough that i will use to plough people's gardens for money.
I kept part of the transfer as I wait for the second transfer so that the money can accumulate and then I can spend it all.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my second transfer to buy a cow that i will use together with the ox-plough that i bought. I will use these to plough people's gardens and earn a living since I will be paid for the services.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the cash transfer on constructing a descent iron roofed house for myself.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I did make bricks for sale, the money that i get from selling bricks i always hire land for farming and this has increased my household income.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have ever faced is lack of enough land for cultivating crops like maize for both home consumption and sale.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during morning hours especially when i work up healthier with enough energy to do garden work.
