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
1686157 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?
My life is now different in that my standard of living has improved because I can now afford basic necesities for my family which was not the case in the past.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give directly had done well in improving the living standards of people in the community by giving out unconditional cash transfer and on theother hand there is nothing bad Gd has done
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on food, medical and tuition of my child. I was also able to settle a loan that I had borrowed from the sacco with the same transfer.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($454 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy household items, for instance three mattresses, two beds, three blankets, two pairs of bed sheets, coffee set, two dozens of plates,and paid school fees for the children.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i received my money, i felt so happy for i was wondering how to sort out my financial burdens. But now, i feel so happy and free of stress.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is waking up in the morning without stress and happy to see the household items i now have.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is inadequacy of money to cater for my household basic and medical needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Morning time is my happiest part of the day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means buying livestock and basic needs for my children.
