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 ($402 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer because I can access good medication which has improved my health and I am feeding well and I don't worry about my next meal.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well to unconditionally give me phones and money to improve my life.
What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on food, medication and land. I uses my transfer to buy food because I did not have food in the home. I also paid for my medication and I completed the payment for my land.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($423 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
On a house! I used my second transfer to build a single bedroom house with cement and iron sheets from the grass-thatched one I had before the transfer and it was belonging to another person.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Having my own house with cement and iron sheets is the biggest difference in my life. I utilized my second transfer to build this house and I am glad.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($113 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on on buying bricks for constructing a house since the one we were living in was almost falling.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy at heart when I received the money because I knew the financial problems including debts i had were going to be resolved.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on buying cattle and goats to rear. The remaining balance will be used to construct a new house since this one leaks.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is life. God has given me life.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life the chronic disease I possess. My legs pain me and I can't do well my tasks.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Morning hours is the happiest part of my day. This is the moment I feel peace.
