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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. Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
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Marita's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Marita received a $454 second payment.
"My life has improved ever since I received these transfers from Give directly. For example My business has improved because it was in the verge of collapsing. I injected some money to my Business which has boosted it's survival. I have also joined a savings group of Mary go round whereby every week we save Ugx 5000."
Eria's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Eria received a $473 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I am now a free person because I have paid off a debt, bought a bull, hence I do not stress myself in looking for money."
Florence's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Florence received a $473 initial payment.
"My daily life is different in that, the motor cycle that we have bought does some boda boda transport business that generates daily income to support the family. Before I received this cash transfer, life was very difficult, getting UGX 1,000 was nightmare. "
William's family
access_time over 4 years ago
William received a $23 twelfth payment.
"In the next six months, I will be living a better life where my house rent will be the least of my concerns. My parents will no longer have to struggle to send me money for rent. They can divert the resources to my siblings back at home."
Dina's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Dina received a $461 second payment.
"My life is different in that I now live in a more comfortable house that I built with the cash transfers. I am so happy now compared to the before. I would have remained miserable had I not received the cash transfer."
Isaac's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Isaac received a $454 second payment.
"My life is now different in that I can afford to buy household necessities for my family since my small retail business earns me daily income and my family now dresses well which was not the case before."
Asina's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Asina received a $545 initial payment.
"I have been planning to build a permanent house but I had not gotten enough resources to do so. When I received the transfer I felt so happy and relieved. The burden of raising the money had been taken off my shoulder and finally I was gpoing to see my dream accomplished."
Shadrack's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Shadrack received a $545 initial payment.
"The biggest difference is that I now live in a better and more spacious house that does not leak anymore unlike my previous house which had a leaking roof. My children have new school uniforms and they look smart and neat every morning as they attend their school. Before, they had patched uniforms that made them look untidy. Having planted maize, I am expecting a bumper harvest that will provide food security for my family and also generate income from the sales. This will improve our living standards."
Mary's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Mary received a $454 second payment.
"My life has changed greatly compared to the previous life, I'm so happy that my house is under construction and very soon I will be sleeping under a iron roofed house. I have also acquired mattresses and bed sheets making the hosting of visitors easy and not worried."
Agnes's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Agnes received a $23 twelfth payment.
"In the next six months,I expect my life to have changed from living an unhealthy life to a more healthy one. This will be achieved through the construction of a kitchen to host my poultry animals and aid in cooking activities. I will no longer suffer from respiratory nfections as before."