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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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($403 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer to buy a cow which will grow and generate more income for the family. I also renovated my house as the roof of my house was leaking , and I paid school fees for my children as they were demanded at school
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been because I now acquired proper housing structures than the one i had before which had a leaking roof
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly did everything in the correct way
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($419 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($117 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
Bought bricks, iron sheets an food
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Add more bricks and and start constructing.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on finishing up my house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is my husband and my children because many women out there can not give birth.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is loosing both my parents and my grandparents because they were of much help to me.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening having dinner with my family and conversing about several things and smiling.
