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
4664420 UGX ($1289 USD)
access_time 1 year ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I hope to get a wife by the end of this year so I can have company and be taken care of as I'm old and old.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly is the best, it has helped me and I'm grateful, nothing should be changed.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought a cow, I invested in a business, bought timber for constructing a cow shed, gifted a friend's child with 1 million to complete her nursing course.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
2339550 UGX ($638 USD)
access_time over 1 year ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
He was at home ,told helper to interpret the message, felt excited, prayed that God blesses GD and continue with supporting the needy,thought of buying a bull for rearing
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Now can buy milk and take, even that peers say he is looking healthy these days
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Bought a bull for rearing, used portion of transfer to go and seek medical attention from Tororo
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access_time almost 2 years ago
What do you plan to do with the cash transfer?
He plans to buy some place safer and flat to stay in times of heavy rains.He also hopes to treat himself because he is sick and be well
What is the happiest part of your day?
None.He says he is miserable
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Poverty and lack of basic needs.
Bunamasa being prone to landslides.
