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
1660965 UGX ($453 USD)
access_time 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 now sleep in a iron roofed house, unlike before I used to sleep in a grass hut that would lick when ever it rains.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GD has improved the life standards of people in my community in that most people are now able to afford house necessities, and there is nothing bad it has done.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy construction materials(iron sheet,timber ,nails) worth UGX 1,632,000.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($464 USD)
access_time over 5 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 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to build a permanent iron-roofed house for my family. Also part of the transfers i will use for paying school fees for my daughter studying a hair dressing course.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is morning. It's a time we ask each others health conditions.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i face is lack of money for completing my permanent iron-roofed house that needs roofing.
