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 my second transfer to buy two cows, paid children's school fees, and bought house hold items like a mattress, bed-sheets, plates and saurce pans.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well giving people money to put in good use like building houses, buying house hold items that they didn't have, and acquiring livestock. I haven't seen 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,for now i feed and dress well, better than before.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($474 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship iam faced with is taking care of children as a single mother.
Issues of treatment, feeding and dressing even make it worse because the little that i get is not in position to take care of all the needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy when my children are playing and i am sure of their health.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving tis money means i will be able to buy a piece of land and livestock.
