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
1660965 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 because I am happy to have been able to clear my debts and pay children's school fees.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well uplifting people from extreme poverty by giving them money to enable building houses, acquire land and household items; and there's nothing it hasn't done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to pay debts, paid school fees, plastered my house and some went to pay hospital bills and buy food.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($466 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily is that, I used to struggle a lot to meet my family needs because I lacked money. But now I can afford them with help of this transfer.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money, I knelt down and thanked God for delivering me from poverty.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on clearing my child's tuition for two terms, bought clothes for my family and building materials for finishing my permanent house. I have saved the balance to settle future needs.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to educate my children and buying cows .
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I listen to radio programmes.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is inability to provide basic needs for my large family.
