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 ($399 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 building a 3 room house since i was staying in a tiny house with my wife and six children and we were congested.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that my family now stays in a spacious house and is no longer in congestion.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly does well to give transfers transparently and honestly. They even go ahead to make follow-up calls to us to ensure that the money goes into the right hands.
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 used my second transfer to rent land for commercial farming so i can yield money and also bought a cow so i can get milk out of it later.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having got a cow to rear at home
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($113 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 2 goats for rearing and in case of anything in the future i can sell my goats.I also bought ironsheets and gave back my brother his ironsheets which we have been using for long.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i recieved my money i felt so exitced and i called GD hotline to thank them for what they had done in my life.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the transfer on building my family a new house because the one we have is too small
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement was when I reared some cows which when sold, got me the money to buy my piece of land.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was my grass thatched house which was in poor state and used to leak, so when it would rain we would get wet inside.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is the after noon because this is when I meet with my friends after my morning work.
