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 ($451 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?
I had no home but now I have a home, People including my father used to chase me from their homes because my children. GD has given me a home and a new hope of living again.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GD has helped elevate my standards of living by giving me unconditional financial transfers. GD takes the initiative to find recipients several times even when such a recipient has gone missing, GD fulfills their promises. I do not see anything they did do well, all is and was good.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought bricks worth 300,000 Ugsh, I haven't spent the rest of the money but am planning to buy 10 pieces of iron sheets for roofing my house, Am also going to buy cement, and gravel and also pay for labor to construct my house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($473 USD)
access_time over 6 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 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Since I am a widow, am glad and lucky to be among the people to receive this money. This means I'll be able to get a place to call my home, with a good house, farmland and livestock to be able to provide for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Having less burdens of providing for my children and being unhealthy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Ever since I lost my husband, I felt burdened to be the only one to support my children. Most people within the community, including my only relatives looked at me and my children as a burden to them.
