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
1652800 UGX ($451 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
"I spent 280000ugx on buying cement that am going to use for plastering my house, 600000ugx and 700000ugx for buying a bull and a cow respectively"
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
"Give directly has done well in alleviating poverty in our communities and there is totally nothing bad this organisation has done in our village "
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
"My standard of living has improved because i can also eat and sleep well like everybody else who has money"
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($474 USD)
access_time over 6 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 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i am facing is lack of oxen for ploughing.
Some times i do not have food because there is very minimal support to help production (agricultural production).
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when i am done with lunch, children have come back from school and we are telling stories.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i will be able to buy oxen so i can plough and harvest what to eat.
