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 over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy a cow, household items like a mattress , bed-sheets, curtains, clothes and paid school fees for my siblings.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well changing people's lives by giving money to acquire what their family requires, especially livestock, houses, land, and taking children to school. I don't see anything it hasn't done well.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been because am now able to do a course in hair dressing which will enable me start a hair dressing business as a source of income.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($469 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i faced in life is becoming orphan at an early stage. When i lost all parents,i failure to raise school fees and provide other basic needs for my self. This forced me in to early sex while at school and i ended up becoming pregnant. This is impacting negatively to my future since i drop out of school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is after lunch, i go to fetch water at the near by borehole and this is when i chatt with friends. This relieves me off some soughts.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i will be in position to buy cows. These cows i shall rear them to take care of my future. They will produce and multiply ,so i shall sell them for purchasing a plot of land to culitivate.
