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 ($451 USD)
access_time over 6 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 now different than before in a way that I have managed to get what I din't have before which makes me happy.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has given me free money and also advises me on how I can use it and they have not done anything bad in the way they do things.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used 1,480,000/= to buy a plot of land, I used 100,000/= to expand on my personal business and I am now remaining with 100,000/= on my account.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($476 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 does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means the blessing has come to me in the sense that my children are now going to study,i will buy land and start up a business that will sustain me and my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is at mid day when my children find food for lunch when they get back home for lunch break.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced in life in the current situation has been feeding,food prices are high and even the money to buy enough food for the family is scarce.
