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
1662250 UGX ($454 USD)
access_time over 4 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life has improved because I bought motorbike and my husband is using it to do transportation. I'm now able to provide basic needs for my family. Secondly I also sleep in a permanent house. Prior to this transfer, I slept under a leaking thatched house and could not meet their basic needs.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well by giving me money for buying a motorbike and building a permanent house. GiveDirectly has not done anything wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought motorbike and a goat. The recipient could not remember all items.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($464 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
Enrolled
access_time almost 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money to me means that I will be able to build an iron roofed house for my family because getting grass for thatching is not easy these days.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is during the afternoon when my family is having lunch. At this time we can have fun together as a family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced in my life is lack of enough money for meeting the basic needs like medical bills school fees. The land is also small for us to produce large harvests in order to sale since we rely on farming.
