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
1661910 UGX ($453 USD)
access_time 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 in that I am happy this money helped me get household items like clothes, and I will be renovating my house. In addition, my health is better. Before, my health was not well compared to now.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done well giving us money to acquire livestock, household items like clothes, pay school fees and feeding. There's nothing it hasn't done well in my opinion.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I haven't spent most of that second transfer yet, but I intend to renovate my house and buy a bull as well.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($460 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means a lot to me because my current house is incomplete and it is not plasterd, the wall and the floor is full of holes. Rats have inhabited some areas in the house and are eating clothes.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is morning.Waking up at this time when iam healthy with the plan to go to my garden makes me happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that iam currently sick and there is no way that i can fully engage my self in garden work, yet i depend fully on subsitance farming for survival.
