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 ($447 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?
The difference is that I having changed life and my heart is now settled.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly gave me money which I used to hire land and plant sugar canes.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I hired land and planting sugar canes at 1500000/= and the balance is to be used to innovate a poultry house and buying chicken.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($472 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i faced in life is when my husband decided to sell everything including land and left me up to this time I have never found him.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I sit down with my children and praise God together.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money to me, means transforming my way of life, getting all what I wanted in my family which I could not have due to lack of enough money and helping other that do not have the capacity to help themselves.
