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 ($451 USD)
access_time over 6 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 it would have been if i never received the transfer in a way that i used to sleep badly but now i am better off because i built a house
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly does well in giving us what they promised me
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on completing my house and also buying some household items like chairs, bed, and mattress
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($468 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means enabling me meet my needs like renovating my house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I find food for my household members.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is failure to get enough land for cultivation.