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 ($453 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I am planning on how to spend my second transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly has done well to Give people cash transfers which have uplifted very many families. On the otherhand there is nothing bad that give directly has done. I can only say good things about give directly.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life has greatly changed and very different from the past when I was very miserable and could not even afford basic necessities like food and medical attention.
I can now eat good food all because of give directly.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($469 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 almost 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i am facing is inadequacy of land to farm in.
I am always faced with famine bcause there is no land for me to cultivate.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when i am seated with my children especially after supper.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i will be able to buy a piece of land to farm in, buy oxen and an ox plough to open up fields to batter food production.
