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 ($451 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I used to use a candle for lighting but right now am using solar and very soon i will be taking milk when my cow produces.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Direct performs very well, as you see this grey hair i have never seen an organisation as good as Give Directly. May God bless GD.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my money to buy solar at 100,000=, Tv, i also bought a cow, paid school for my children, i bought a mattress at 110,000=, bed sheets, bought 4kgs of rice and 1 kg of meat and i ate with my family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($468 USD)
access_time over 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 over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life is poor accomodation which makes me and my family fail to sleep especially when it rains at night.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is morning when my children are already at school because I don't have to worry about them being sent home for school fees.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Recieving this money means financial help to my household which will enable me pay my children's school fees and buy income generating assets like cows and goats,in addittion to furnishing my house.
