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
1652800 UGX ($453 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to build a simple iron sheet roofed house with bricked walls.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well supporting our lives by giving money to build houses,acquire livestock and land for gardening. There's nothing it hasn't done well in my opinion.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been because i have a better house to sleep in, household items like saurce pans, plates, chairs, mattresses, and i can afford good stuff.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($470 USD)
access_time 7 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 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship which I face in my family is huger which is caused by lack of land for cultivation.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is after lunch. My children alway makes me feel very happy,by the way they play their games for example football.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will help me to buy clothes ,bedings and household utensils for the family.and the balance will be used for buying land for cultivation.
