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 6 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I feel at peace after receiving the money.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
It has done well to give us support, this has enabled even the poor to improve their lives.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
An planning to use my transfer to build a house.
Initial Payment
access_time over 6 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
Enrolled
access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money to me means a huge blessing,i will spend the transfers on buying my own land and construct a house so that i and my family survive paying rent.the money will always health in paying school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is in the morning when the other members of the family help me out in garden work,most especially the pupils while in their holidays.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced in the current situation is food shortage which has resulted from the long drought spells and shortage of land,the small piece of land i own is too small to produce food that is enough for the whole family.
