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
1686517 UGX ($449 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 didn't have a modern latrine but am building one. I didn't have a house but am constructing one. I thank GD.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GD only does good. Am so grateful. I have nothing bad about GD.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 120,000Ugsh on a matters, I also bought a hand bag and bedding at 60,000Ugsh.
I bought timber for roofing at 380,000Ugsh, I paid for construction labour at 300,000Ugsh. I paid 120,000Ugsh on digging a pitlatrine. I also spent 30,000Ugsh on transport.
The balance of 622,000Ugsh am planning to spend it on building a modern latrine and blastering the house and putting up a kitchen.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($459 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
Enrolled
access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means improving my life , to a better status I am going to improve on my house , plaster it put new doors and Windows.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is lunch time when am eating with my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is failure to pay school fees for my children due to poverty.
