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 buying land because I was just keeping somebody's land and that's where GD found.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that i have my own land and cow for rearing,so I wouldn't have managed to buy those assets.thanks
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Okay, Some people were registered but not given money,so it was not well with me.it would have been better if they were not registered.However, giving us money directly was the best for me.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 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 renting 1& half acres of land to plant sugar cane so that I be able to make more money to build a house
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my heart is at peace because I have less worry about money issues. I can buy anything that I need.
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 a cow as an investment. For a very long time, I had wanted to do diary farming and this transfer was the beginning of realization of my dream.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received my money, I was overwhelmed. At last God had answered my prayers and immediately I began singing praises to Him for this miracle.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I planning to construct a reasonable house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is the ability to buy the land where I have my small house. This gave me independence.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is losing my partner. This is because he left me with a lot of responsibility with children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is Night hours. This is because it's the time I have to rest.
