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 ($449 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 in that I feed well and sleep on a comfortable bed. This would not have happened had I not received the cash transfers. My house is complete and I am happy that very soon I will be sleeping under an iron roofed house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my personal view, GiveDirectly has so far done only good deeds through providing the poor with cash transfers. I have not heard of any wrong doings about GiveDirectly.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 1,311,600 ugx on purchasing construction materials and the balance on buying food and my medical treatment.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($476 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 life is happiness for i am going to get medical treatment and have my own house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i recieved the money, i felt so happy and thanked God for blessing.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I haven't spent my first transfer yet, but I intend to build a simple iron sheet roofed house.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means building an iron roof house.I also intend to use part of this money to cater for my medical bills.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Evening time is my happiest part of the day.This is the time, i take to pray and worship my God.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of enough money to cater for my medical bills.
