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 6 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The biggest difference in my life is I am now days happy and stress free because I am able to meet my demands.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has helped us the poor to successfully meet our demands and there is nothing wrong so far done by GiveDirectly.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used 1,000,000/= to renovate my house, I used 300,000/= to pay school fees for my children and I have remained with the balance for my upkeep at home.
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?
Receiving this money means improving my home and paying school fees or tuition for my children. I have a child at University who lacks tuition and I also have some children at tertiary institutions who I would also like to pay school fees for.
I would like to also rennovate our house so that my children can have a better home.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I am back from the garden and I get to have lunch and then rest, as I wait for my children to get back from school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is paying school fees for my children. All my children are now in higher institutions of learning and it is really expensive for me and my husband to pay their school dues since we do not have stable sources of income.
