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 ($451 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy two cows, three goats, clothes and i hired a garden.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly does well giving people money to improve their well being in whatever one chooses, and there is nothing it hasn't done well.
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 in that, my well- being has improved and i dress better than before.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($474 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is my health complications. I was once operated and the operation was not done well which requires more money to continously visit a medical physician after every six month.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evenings when am sitted with my husband telling stories and laughing. I find myself being happy.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receving this money means, I will construct an iron rooved house.
