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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.

over 5 years ago

Ayubu received a $476 initial payment.

"I am now counted among the rich people in my village. I feel I am also important to my family members because I can now meet most of the household requirement. Generally, I am happy. Thank you Give Directly."

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over 5 years ago

Margret received a $476 initial payment.

"The moment i received my money I became very happy and shouted joyfully."

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over 5 years ago

Nabanja received a $476 initial payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that i now own a sugar cane plantation something which i have been admiring all my life and now i have hope that i will be able to harvest the sugarcane and pay school fees for my children"

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over 5 years ago

Kabwa received a $476 initial payment.

"My daily life is now moving on well than before receiving the transfer."

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over 5 years ago

Grace received a $23 sixth payment.

"I expect my life to change in the next six months because I will continue to have food for myself.I will be happier and fairing on well."

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over 5 years ago

Kyebogeraku received a $476 initial payment.

"I felt so happy, I immediately went to the trading center to make a withdrawal."

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over 5 years ago

John received a $476 initial payment.

"The moment i received my money i was very excited."

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over 5 years ago

Miria received a $476 initial payment.

"The moment I recieved my money, i felt so happy. "

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over 5 years ago

Daniel received a $476 initial payment.

"Am a hard working man so I did not have any conflicts in the family."

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over 5 years ago

Namuyomba received a $476 initial payment.

"I felt so great and happy"

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