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 ($450 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I am now stress free. I have actually gained wait in these few days since I have been in position to meet most of my home requirements. Thank you GD for the support. God less you all.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Giving me cash to spend it according to my needs was the best. I had never seen this happening in life.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I was to able to pay school fees for all my children, I also bought some household items such as a solar system, mattresses and bed sheets.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($468 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?
School drop out of my children, poor or no feeding at all. I end up drinking due to stress factors and sometimes people in the village think that I am a nuisance". Children are forced to stay with their relatives, none of them sleeps in my house. No household Assets.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Being censused in Givedirectly and the great news of going to receive CASH, receiving the phone today. God is faithful, he added.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"It means I am so blessed. Even now my wife can come back to me, will take our children back to school".
