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
1685137 UGX ($451 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?
I had a small house but now i have built a bigger house for myself and i now have some animals for grazing.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
There is nothing much i think should change, GD is doing very well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
Am building a residential house for myself, i bought a cow and a goat. I also spent some money on buying meat for eating
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($476 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means economic growth for my household through purchasing land and constructing a good house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evenning after the days work,when am listening to my child singing and telling me stories from school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is poverty which limits my ability to meet my family's needs like buying food and paying for health care services.
