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 ($449 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 is completely changed, I'm happy because I have purchased my own farm land, livestock and a mattress. Previously, I did not have my own land, I had to hire which was expensive for me since I did not have a clear source of money.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well to give me money money that enabled me to purchase land. There is nothing they have done bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer for completing the payment of a piece of land at UGX 800,000. I bought livestock (a cow, sheep, goat) at UGX 300,000, hired land at UGX 70,000. I saved UGX 350,000 and spent the balance of UGX 113,000 on purchase of food.
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 I will be able to purchase land where we shall be doing agriculture.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of My day is in the evening when I see my husband back home from his motorcycle work. I feel good because He is home safely.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing is that the children are so sickly and yet I do not have serious source of income to help in treatment.
