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 over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Well, On a business! I used my third transfer to start up a business dealing in produces to improve my daily income.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different that I now have a business I am operating and it deals in produces for a daily income after receiving transfer. Before I received transfer I was jobless and earned nothing at the end of the day. I am proud.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well to train you send to us to teach and serve us because they do not charge us anything from the beginning to the end if the program. Nothing went wrong with GiveDirectly program.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($422 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying a plot of land,households and balance was added in my business of retailer shop because I did not have a plot of land and my business was lacking capital.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My biggest difference in my daily life is that I can eat whatever I want,my wife loves and respects me above all is that I have my own land.my life has changed, am happy.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($118 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on expanding my business in the shop. I have been operated thrice and I cannot depend on gardening, as my source of income because i cannot dig.. So, this will give me a chance to expand my income inflow.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement was the birth of my first daughter which made me very happy because I thought I was getting old and would not have children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is being sickly to the extent of being operated thrice and yet finances at my home are very low.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My best part of the day is at night because it is the time I get to rest and relax at home.
