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
1685137 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 different in that I now have a house
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly does well in being honest and fullfilling their promises
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on completing my house, I bought bricks at 90,000shs, 14bags of cement 450000shs, timber at 150,000shs, Labour at 150,000shs, I am still left with 760,000shs
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($474 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
A surgical operation they did on my leg and after that I could not walk for some time.
What is the happiest part of your day?
When I get to hear from my children like when they call me because I am not staying with them.
