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.
Joyce's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Joyce received a $446 initial payment.
"I felt extremely happy when I received the cash transfer. I was depressed before the cash transfer was sent."
John's family
access_time over 3 years ago
John received a $465 initial payment.
"I felt so happy when I received the cash transfer. I had hopes of starting up an income generating activity to support me."
Jesca's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Jesca received a $465 initial payment.
"I spent the cash transfer to purchase a pair of oxen worth UGX1450000 and an oxplough worth UGX150000. The balance was spent on food and medical bills."
Alice's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Alice received a $465 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I bought a comfortable mattress. I now sleep comfortably. I also cleared the loan which was a big burden to me. In return I repossessed my farm lands."
Evelyn's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Evelyn received a $465 initial payment.
"I spent the first transfer to pay a debt worth UGX500000. I bought household items worth UGX200000. I spent UGX100000 on medical bills. I bought pigs worth UGX100000. The balance was spent on food."
Christine's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Christine received a $447 second payment.
"Givedirectly does well to support the vulnerable people. Moreso,they are not racist nor are they tribalistic. The most amazing thing is that they support all people unconditionally."
Charles's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Charles received a $447 second payment.
"Givedirectly has done so well to send people unconditional cash transfers. Sincerely speaking, Givedirectly has only done great things for the people."
Sarah's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Sarah received a $463 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I feel so excited having received this money that has helped me to get back my farm land and partially hire another that I am now freely cultivating on. Prior to getting this transfer, I had a very small portion to farm on and it was never enough given that I had to plant several crops. I ended up hiring more gardens at a high cost that at times I would end up not benefiting from the crops I have planted since I did not have the money to pay up for the hired land and the crops taken by the owner of land as payment."
Janet's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Janet received a $463 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is the feeling of being safe. Getting this financial support from GiveDirectly has given me self pride and confidence in my community. However, before getting this money, I was so vulnerable that at times I feared appearing in gathering as I felt so belittled given my position as one who depended on casual labour to sustain my family."
Joyce's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Joyce received a $463 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money, I was so delighted given that the situation in my home was wanting."