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
1685137 UGX ($448 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Life has totally changed. I have sugar, rice, meat. I eat well. I bought a motor bike for taxi. I eat well every day. That was just a dream before GD came.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GD has given us money and we are like new born babies. I see nothing bad about GD
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I started the construction of a new and better house
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($472 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Losing my husband who is now deceased because he was the one taking care of me and the family
What is the happiest part of your day?
Getting food from the garden because because that means that we will not be going hungry
