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,cow! I spent my third transfer on buying a cow for rearing.i also added some money as capital in my grocery business.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that i wouldn't have owned a land, built a house and built a cow. Thanks.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Yes,GD has saved me from poverty and my children have gone back to school.however,people who missed this project have become more jealousy of me. So, it would have given money to all the people.
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 plot of land and renovate my house since it had poor walls
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest differnce in my dail life is having got a piece of land. I can now have enough food fir the family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($113 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy a solar plate as I used to spend a lot of money on buying paraffin to light my house. I also bought three bags of cement to renovate my house as it was in a poor state
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer to buy a cow for milk because it is a simple way of keeping my money and having a continuous income. Then I will also finish renovating my house as the first transfer wasn't enough to do so
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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 buying some livestock and land to expand on my cultivating coverage.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is constructing my house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing is providing basic requirements to my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am having a meal with my children.
