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,I spent my third transfer on building a house because I was sleeping in my Uncle's house.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that i have been able to own a land so that i can carry out farming and a house to stay in.thanks
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Yes,GD has helped me to get where to stay. but, there are some people who are very poor and missed this project.
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 to clear the debt on the plot of land I am buying. I have been staying at my uncle's home so I needed to become independent.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Having a permanent place to stay is the biggest difference in my life. I now own a plot of land that i bought with the transfers and I am planning to construct my house on it.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($112 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 a mattress and bedsheets since I was sleeping on a bare ground. I also paid partly on a plot of land which I hope to accomplish using my next transfers.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received my money, I felt sweat run down my whole body because I could not imagine it. I prayed that God may bless whoever gives to this cause.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the transfer on building myself a house because I need to have one as a man such that when I get a family, we can settle there.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement was when I built myself this small hut three years back and moved out of my parents' house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life was the death of my grandmother after a week of sickness.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is evening time because it is when I go and meet my friends and play football with them.
