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 buying building materials and i have been able to build a 4 roomed house
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 recieved the transfer because i am now called a man since i own a plot of land and i have a house that i didn't have
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well to give us the money and even calls us to check how we are using the money.on the other hand i do not see anything that GiveDirectly does not do well
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($419 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building a house as I was really living in a dilapidated house with a leaking roof and my children were really in danger
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is that I have been in position to build a metallic roofed house, we sleep peacefully and i believe i will live longer than i would have if GD hadn't come
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($118 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
Bought a bed, matress, bricks and paid school fees for children
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Building a house, starting a business buy a bicycle to help in my business
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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 beautiful house and also buy land for myself because the one am on its for the clan.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is my wife because she is patient in every situation we go through.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is loosing my parents in law and also my mother loosing her sight i even lost weight.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I and my family are healthy and have something to eat.
