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 ($452 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second trasfer on purchase of beddings( a bed and mattress). I also bought building materials that i used for completing the construction of my house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly did well to give me money and a phone. Am now connected with relatives and friends.
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 if i never received the transfer in that i now have decent beddings and when the construction of my house is complete, i will sleep in the iron roofed house for the first time. Before i got money i slept on a mat and in a grass thatched house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($472 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i face in life is being lamb. This happened at my younger age and it affected my education. This has impacted alot to my future.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moment is during afternoon hours. This when am back home from chebukube trading centre with some little money I have realised from sawing shoes.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Onces i receive this money, my first periority is to build a permanent house. The currrent grassthatched roof house I sleep needs replacing thatch after every two years which is costly and I don't have aserios source of money to cater for it's maintenance.
