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
1686157 UGX ($460 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 has totally improved in that, I bought a motor bike. With this, I operate a boda-boda transport business which makes for me a total income of at least UGX 15000 daily and it's a service to my community. Before, I used to depend on agriculture which was very unreliable due to prolonged drought in some seasons. This usually resulted into famine and suffering.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
According to me, GiveDirectly has improved the lives of the people in the community by giving us unconditional cash transfers. Many of them were able to construct new houses, buy land, livestock and food among others. However, on a personal level, I bought a motor bicycle. On the other hand, everything that the organisation has done is good.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I topped all my second transfer to the first and bought a motor bike.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($476 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Enrolled
access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will construct an iron roofed house
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoons when I have finished eating lunch
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of money to construct a comfortable house
