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
1652800 UGX ($453 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy a cow, and hired a piece of land gardening.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well changing our lives by giving people money to acquire land, houses, taxi motorcycles, and there's nothing it hasn't done well.
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 because dressing has improved, have households items like mattresses, bed sheets, i now own a cow and a garden for growing food stuff.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($471 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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access_time 7 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money ,I will use for hiring gardens for farming since my husband has few gardens.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship which am facing currently is poor accommodation. since my roof is made of grass ,the house leaks when it rains and the water enters inside the house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is noon time .when my children come back from school and I help them to do thier home work.
