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 ($399 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on a cow because I want to keep it until it appreciates in value for a plot of land. I also bought a music system for entertainment since I am alone at home.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The transfer helped me acquire a cow, solar power and a music system so my life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well to give us money in 3 phases because if we received it once, it would be difficult for us to plan for it. So giving us this money in 3 phases helps us to plan well for it.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($419 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my second transfer to buy a cow, a solar panel and also furnish my house since it had a leaking roof and a poor floor .
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Having a better house and a cow in my compound is the biggest difference in my life. My roof used to leak before i got a transfer from GD and now after using the transfer to have a new roof, i sleep comfortably with my family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($118 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to construct a better house to live in,whereby i can also marry a wife to stay with to bore for me children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I was able to work hard and bought a plot of land that i do plant sugarcane.This has increased my household income since the consumers are within the community i live in.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I am epileptic person,this situation made my right hand fingers to be burnt when i was cooking food at home one time.This has made my right hand fingers lame.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always feeling happy during afternoon hours.This is because at that time am resting,having finished garden work and had atleast a meal.
