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
1652800 UGX ($448 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy a cow at 830,000 ugx and I hired two gardens at 450,000 ugx. I also bought groundnut seeds at 100,000 ugx and I bought beans at 50,000 ugx. The balance of the cash transfer I spent on buying medicine worth 62,000 ugx and the balance on buying other household items.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion I am happy because my life was very difficult, however I am grateful that give directly gave me money that enabled me buy a motorcycle and for my treatment.
On the other hand I cannot tell lies about what give directly has not done well because give directly has only done good things for the people .
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I am so happy that my life changed alot and there is a very big difference in my life compared to my life before. I would not have acquired the property and gardens that I own now.
My life would have been too miserable and very hard indeed. However I am now very sure that the motorcycle I bought will generate income for the family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($474 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced is lack of money to pay medical bills.My children are always falling sick to the extent that sometimes, they become un conscious.This is very expensive in that my household has incurred debts after debts in order to assist and save their lives.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening.Relaxing and being together with my family makes me happy.This is the time we sing christian songs and pray together before going to bed.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means buying land and livestock to expand on my household's farming activity.This money will also assist my household in paying medical debts that have persisted for long.
