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
1686517 UGX ($448 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I now have hopes of having enough food for my family. Famine is now history in my home because I obtained the land where I can cultivate a variety of food staffs.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I love the idea of giving us cash insteady of doing the shopping for us like other NGOs.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on completing the payment for my land. All 1630000 was spent on paying for land.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($464 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
Enrolled
access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Raising my family of eight children as a single mother since my husband died only depending on farming on our small land has been my biggest hardship in life.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest during day time when i see my children around playing after providing them with lunch
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving such an amount of money at ounce will help me improve the standard of living of my family by starting up a small enterprise.
