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 over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on a business and land. I used my third transfer to invest more capital in my tailoring business because it was lacking enough capital. I also hired land for growing sugarcanes to boost my household.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I have started up business for a daily income with the transfer 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 to develop ourselves without any conditions.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($423 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 sewing machine to start up a small business so that I can get money to continue taking care of my family
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i have been able to to start up a business which will be bringing in money for me to take care of my family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($113 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying beddings to improve on my standards because I was sleeping on a mat and this was very uncomfortable. I kept the balance as I prepare to buy a sewing machine.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I received my money. I jumped and immediately ran to my father to inform him of the good news.
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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 buying a sawing machines, buy beddings and also go back to school because its been two terms without going to school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is when i passed my primary leaving examinations and i was admitted to secondary school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that i have faced in life is when my parents failed to raise tuition fees for my education. As a result i was forced to drop out of school in Senior two.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon conversing with my friends getting to know whats happening in the village.
