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.
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($454 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than if I had not received this cash transfer in that, I have bought a motor cycle that I am using for boda boda transport business which gives my household daily income. Before I received this cash transfer, I used to hire other people's motor cycles on a daily basis which coud not allow me meet my family needs.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly has done well through a more liberal approach on how the beneficiaries spend their cash transfers which solves the real household problems. I do not see what they have not done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second cash transfer worth 1,632,000 ugx, I added on the first cash transfer of 1,700,000 ugx, I acquired a second hand motor cycle which I am using for boda boda transport business.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($459 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My transfers i will use for buying animals. These animals i shall give to my in- laws as dowry for marriage.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moments is at evenings, after boda boda ridding. It's a time i relax at home with my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of money for buying animals that i will use as dowry for marriage.
