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
1660965 UGX ($446 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 has improved in that, I bought an ox and repossessed the acres of land I had given to the money lender as secuirty. Now with the bull I bought, I can join it up with another person's ox and have my farm land ploughed on time. Previously, I used to work in other people's farm land before they could come and plough for me which at times was not very reliable. In addition, the acres of land that I regained have given me more land to plant crops hence a big harvest is expected. In the past, only had an acre of land where I planted less crops hence low yields that led to food shortage in my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
According to me, GiveDirectly has done well by alleviating poverty from my family by giving me unconditional transfer that gave me more land for agriculture. However, there is nothing bad that GiveDirectly has done.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy an ox and pay back a loan.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($470 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is a means of buying oxgyen and ox-plough for ploughing in my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is evening because it's fun time with children by playing with them.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship which I face in my life is famine and I have a lot of debts to be paid .
