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 ($396 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Well , house and food ! I spent my third transfer on building a house because the old house was very small. I bought food since it was a dry season.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Oh yes ! My life is better than it would have been if i never received a transfer, because i have managed to build a house . I am also saved from farmine. Thanks
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Well ! In my opinion , GD was transparent in that everyone the staff said came to pass . At first i thought i was being conned.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($423 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 food because i had no food all the crops dried up because of the dry spell
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when you I received my money i felt very happy and withdrew it that very day but kept silent because I had gone to visit a friend. I felt really happy.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the cash transfer on purchasing a piece of land for farming to feed my family and educate my the children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I do have a free range poultry system that i benefit eggs and some chicken i sell them, part of the money i buy books and pens for my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i do face upto now is having no enough land for planting crops to feed my family,the one available from neighbours is for hire and its very expensive for me to afford.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during afternoon hours especially when my children come back from school healthy and i can chat with them on what they have studied on that day.
