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, a house and a cow! I am building a house because I have been staying in one roomed house with 7 children.I had to expand on it so that i can get privacy.i also bought a cow and a goat for rearing.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
If i didn't get a transfer, I wouldn't have been to expand on my house, start rearing and taking my children back to school.am glad. thanks
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Well, Everything is well.
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 buy construction materials as i want to construct a bigger house than the two room house i have at the moment. I also bought a goat so as to have an animal to rear.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is yet to come when i construct a house as i have already bought the materials
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 used my first transfer to buy i plot of land since i didnt have where to farm yet i have a big family
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was so happy when i received the money that i jumped up and down while screaming
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Firstly, i would like to spend the cash transfer on constructing a decent family house, and part of the balance i will purchase a plot of land for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I do have a free range poultry system that i get eggs and chicken for both home consumption and sale to pay school fees for my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have ever faced upto now is the issue of school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during evening hours when am chatting with my friends and children about what the songs they sung at school.
