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
1660300 UGX ($443 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?
My life is different in that, I sleep in a cemented descent house now and I am very happy for this achievement. In addition, I have owned oxen and an ox-plough that have made farming easier for me and I believe I will have increased yields this season since the planting was done in time. Previously, I ploughed my farm land late because the oxen owners were not willing to give out their oxen before they finish with their farms. I also didn't have enough money to buy cement and pay labour for plastering my house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well to give me financial support that I used to purchase oxen, an ox-plough and plastering my house. On my side, GiveDirectly has only done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to purchase 16 bags of cement, clothes, food, paid labour for plastering my house, my daughter's school fees and paid off a debt that enabled me to repossess my piece of land that had been taken by the money lender.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($470 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I going to educate my daughter who is currently in senior Two atleast to some reasonable level like certificate course.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening after I have performed all my daily tasks. I feel relieved and happy while going to bed.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is failure to raise money to pay school fees for my daughter especially for term three because I had poor harvests.
