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 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
"I spent 600000ugx on purchasing a cow, 360000ugx on buying a Television set, 150000ugx on buying a hoofer and 7000000ugx on regaining ownership of the land by paying off the mortgage fee."
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
"Givedirectly has done so well in alleviating poverty from the community and in my opinion givedirectly has done nothing wrong"
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
"My life has changed for the good in that am also able to purchase things that I wasn't able to. Forexamaple Tv; hoofer and soo many other things. "
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($474 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
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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 am faced with is inadequacy of farm land. I leased out land to raise money for school fees for my children.
This will be the opportunity to recover them.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moment is in the evening - after work when i am relaxing and chatting with my friends.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i will be able to buy livestock to cater for future evetualities, complete the construction of my house.
