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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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($399 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on starting up a kiosk. I did this as an investment to be able to earn a daily income.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The condition I was living in was very bad in a way that i could barely afford a meal for my family especially with the famine we were and are still facing however my life is different because i manage to stock food for my family and they can't go without a meal a day since i earn daily from my kiosk that i started up with the transfers I received.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD specifically the staff do well by being polite, humble and very lenient with us.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($420 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($117 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
Matress, bed sheets, Buying food for the home, paid school fees for the children
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Start up an income generating activity.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on building another house because the one I have per now links.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is building my house because before this i was renting.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is loosing my mother yet she meant everything to me. She used to support me in everything.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning waking up still alive and later on having what to eat.
