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 ($450 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Before getting these transfers, I had a challenge of movement, whenever my children fall sick we found it hard to take them to the hospital. However, this transfers enabled me to acquire a motorbike that has eased movement and it also generates income for the daily running of the family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well to give me cash that I spent to purchase a motorbike. GiveDirectly has only done well on my side.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent all my transfers to purchase a motorbike for the family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($469 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
Enrolled
access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will invest in to Educating my children. Iam going to pay school fees for my sons studying at st .Teraza secondary school. Their success in Education will be of great help to my family and themselves in future. I believe they will get jobs and help their familys economically , socially.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Iam fairly feeling better in the evening hours. This is atime share development plans with my spouse on how to maintain the family as we relax.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is sickness. My son studying in senior three always requires blood transfusion whenever he falls sick. This has proved costly and demanding since I end up spending what could be saved for providing other basic needs in the family.
