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 ($451 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?
My life is different than it would have been i a way that i am now better off than i used to be because i have a good house
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly does in giving us the promised amount of money
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying 20 bags of cement at 600,000 shillings, bricks at 300,000shillings, labour cost me 300,000 shillings, i spent 200,000 shillings on buying water that was used during the construction time and then the rest of the money i used it to buy food at home
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($473 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
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access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is living in extreme poverty for so long. This has rendered me and my wife to suffer need. We as a couple we cannot afford the basic needs of life.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happient part of my day is being able to have lunch and supper with my family and being healthy.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means a lot to me because it seils my dream of living in a better house from the one I have now.
