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 house. I used my transfer to plaster my house for it to look nice and last long.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I managed plaster my house using the transfer so living in a nice looking house and 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?
GiveDirectly does well to give us money freely.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 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 building materials like bricks, timber, cement and others so that I can build a better house since I was in a grass thutched house. I also bought a solar lamp to reduce on the expenses of buying paraffin.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am happier and at peace with my wife since give directly started giving us money. which is not the case before when we didn't have money and we used to argue a lot.
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 ironsheets to prepare to build another house of 2 bedrooms since the grss thatched house I am staying in is very poor and undeserving.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received my money, I felt so happy. I hurried to my parents' home to share with them the joy and good news.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Firstly, i would like to spend the cash transfer on constructing a better house for my family which provides privacy.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I did have a poultry business that i had established for buying and selling in the market that increased my household income.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have ever faced is when i lacked tuition fees to pay at the primary teachers college to sit for the final exams to qualify me as a grade three teacher.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during evening hours when i meet my friends and discuss about current affairs.
