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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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($399 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying animals (2 cows, 4 goats) for rearing and for asset accumulation.
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 transfers in a way that i have assets for economic security unlike before.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly does well to focus their transfers on household development without any restrictions.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($113 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying bricks to build a bigger house this one i staying in is very small for me and the kids.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when i received my money i felt excited i could hardly wait for morning to withdraw the money
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer in farming activities like sugar cane growing and also renting more land for growing more food crops.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is my metal rooftop house from grass thatched.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is the sickness which used to attack me to the extent that i could not do anything on my own. This affected my family in a way that my children suffered as there was no one to take care of them very well.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when i get to listen to the radio learn new things and also sitted with my family having a meal togther.
