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 ($400 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on paying debts of those people from whom I had borrowed. I also completed roofing, plastering and fixing doors and Windows to my house.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I would still be living in a small grass thatched house with my family since i couldn't afford constructing with the little money i get however my life is different in a way that i now own a big descent house that I constructed with the transfers i received.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD does well by being so polite with us especially when answering our questions.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($425 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building a better house with two bedrooms because the one I was sleeping in was grass thutched and the wind could blow off the roof
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now sleep in a better and more comfortable house than before. I never imagine I would have a good house at my age.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($112 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying building materials as i wait for my next transfer and in just start constructing.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on contrusting a house and leave this leaking one.
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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 building a house because the one i am living in now the roof is always blown by the wind.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is changing of the rooftop from grass to mental because grass was getting scarce.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is my father wanting to take away the only land we have. This hurts in a way that i have no where to go if chased.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when i and my family wake up still alive.
