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 ($442 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?
My life is different than it would have been if i never received the money because i have bought goats, chicken and am constructing my house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly did well to give me money. There is nothing they did not do well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have not yet spent my second transfer but I intend to spend it on purchase of iron sheets, cement, timber, and nails.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($466 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
Enrolled
access_time almost 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced is lack of money to cater for my children's education needs like buying school uniform, books and shoes.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening.This is the time i usually listen to radio news.
Listening to local radio stations makes me happy since they update me on what is happening around my district and country.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means building an iron roof house for my family.
