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
1685137 UGX ($440 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I now have two plots of land even when the second one has not been fully paid for. I have my house looking so good with a metalic door and a new roof as opposed to the olden days when I slept in a leaking house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GD is very good. Nothing bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought a bed at 200,000Ugsh, a matress at 120,000. I bought kitchen were at 200,000Ugsh and a hoe at 8000Ugsh for digging and I paid for a plot of land at 400,000Ugsh the balance of 894000Ugsh I stocked food stuff for my family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($467 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have ever faced in my life is when am sick and have no treatment and when i have no food in my house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is evening hours when am socializing with my friends in the village.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that i have got capital to build myself i can start up a business improve on my welfare .
