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 starting a business for selling clothes and this will enable me earn an income. I also constructed a house since the one I was living in was leaking.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in a way that I live a stress free life because of my ability to satisfy my needs which wouldn't have been the case if I had not received the transfers because I believe that I would have got sicknesses Like pressure due to the stress.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD does well by delivering as promised at earlier stages and most importantly not favouring some people over others.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($420 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I use my second transfer to buy a plot of land so that i can have where to do my farming. I also started a small business of selling clothes so that i get daily income for the family
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life was starting an income generating activity that makes daily income for the family
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($118 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a cow in my first transfer so that I can be able to look after orphans in my home
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I will build a house where my children will safely grow in the upcoming transfer
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on paying school fees for my siblings because I really want them to study as far as they can.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement was studying upto Primary Seven though I was unable to complete because of lack of school fees.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was the death of my father.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is afternoon because this is the time I see my friends and we converse.
