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
1660965 UGX ($449 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second cash transfer for buying building materials like bricks, iron sheets, timber and paying for labour for the builders. I bought dry food ratios for my household and paid for medical bills for my children.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well through proper beneficiary identification because those that were very poor are now relatively better than the way they were found through giving cash transfer. I do not see what they have not done well.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The greatest change in my life is that, I am happy because I have enough food at home. Before, I used to struggle to look for what children would feed on because my spouse is sick and can not help me out in the garden.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($470 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is inability to sustain my family .This is because I am struggling as a single parent since my husband became mentally ill ten years a go.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when my children I spend time with my children.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means building iron roofed house for my family.
