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
1686517 UGX ($446 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
GD did something i never expected in my life, i never expected to receive such amount of money in my life, my children can now go to school and am able to support my parents.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I don't have any complaint everything is just fine. all i can say is thanks to GD
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 150,000 to pay school fees for my children and the rest of the money is not yet withdrawn , i want to use it to buy a plot of land.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($464 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
At first I'll say I am among the blessed people at the moment, after being despised by my peers in the village. I'll be able to work hard to disapprove them by starting my own business which will help me sustain my family in this difficult economy.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Seeing my children attending school and growing up healthy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Poverty has been my biggest hardship in life. In that I ended up dropping out of school and decided to try marriage which didn't workout well.
