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 over 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Buying a motorcyle for family transport is agreat achievement in my life, even when I fall sick I easily go to a medical facility. I sused to constrain on transport.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I was happy in my heart, what GD did is like I just picked money to use on what I need without sweating.
Everything is well
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I saved my first transfer and when this second transfer came i did top up and bought a new motorcyle of 4800000
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($473 USD)
access_time almost 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 almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money to me means that I will be able to complete my house and buy chair in my house and that I have been missing in my life. I am really joyful for receiving this money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is the time when my husband comes back home and give good news, mostly he goes to work and get money, during that time we enjoy good meals.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced in my life is the time when my brother in-law attacked my husband and wanted to kill him because of the family land. He wanted to take the portion which is meant to be for my husband.
