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 completing my house which I had started using the first transfers. I also started a business of buying and selling goats for income.
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 I am now employed in buying and selling of goats which earns me daily income.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly does well to give phones to recipients and using mobile money to send transfers directly.
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 used my second transfer to buy a bicycle as i needed daily transport means for my self, i also bought a plot of land so i can expand my farming and built a house that i expect to complete when i get my last transfer
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is acquiring a plot of land since i believe i will have enough land to cultivate enough food for the family
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 iron sheets,bricks to construct an iron roofed house since the house we were leaving in was old, grass thatched and leaking.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy when I received the money because at that moment i was positive that we would finally vaccate the old leaking grass thatched house that we had stayed in for so long.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on building a house as to shift from my father's compound and the remaining balance to boost my business of buying and selling coffee.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement in life is starting my business of buying and selling coffee.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing is accommodation because the house my family is staying in is too small.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when I am having breakfast with my family before I set off for work.
