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 ($1219 USD)
access_time 3 months ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I want to buy land in a safe area and relocate to that place
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I am grateful GiveDirectly opened my eyes to a better life
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought a cow because I anytime i can sell it off and buy land in a safe area
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
2339550 UGX ($615 USD)
access_time 5 months ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was at home when the cash came in. I felt so happy .
My first thought was to buy land and yes I bought it
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
There is a big difference in my life now , I have a cow and a garden which I didn't have before.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have put most of the cash to buy land and livestock
Enrolled
access_time over 1 year ago
What do you plan to do with the cash transfer?
I plan to to relocate to a better place after the cash transfer.In 1997,this place i have constructed was affected by a landslide.I feel insecure here and i want to go away.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The good harvests from coffee in the last few months brought us some hope.Atleast my children could get a meal.I had a smile on my face after a long time.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The challenge i have now is poverty.I am not able to support my children im school.Besides that,i feel i want to work and develop myself but due to poverty.I am left hopeless and helpless.Sustaining my family in these hard conditions is terrible.I also admire to be better with my family but in vain.The income is so small.
