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
1660300 UGX ($439 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 been transformed significantly eversince I received the cash transfers. I constructed a two roomed house and purchased a cow with the cash transfers. I am sleeping in a comfortable house.
Previously, I was sleeping in a congested dillapidated thatched house which leaked whenever there was heavy downpour.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well to send us cash transfers that enabled us construct a house.
I am happy because GiveDirectly decided to send the cash transfers directly to our mobile phones.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent part of my second cash transfer to purchase a cow and the rest was spent to complete the construction of the house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($470 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will be in position to build my house and take care of my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is during morning hours when all my family members have woken up in good health and especially children as they begin their day by playing around the compound.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is having a problem with my shelter.
