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 renovating my house since it was old. I also bought food and some other house necessities.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I would still be in a bad condition in terms of housing and feeding however my life is different because i now live in a better house that I renovated with the transfers i received and my family is able to have a daily meal.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD does well by delivering to us as promised in the earlier stages of the program. The staff also do well by talking so well with us without any hesitation.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($420 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 build another house. We had one house in the home and wanted another one since our children are growing up
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life was getting another housevin the home
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?
I bought a goat in my transfer as financial security. I also paid school fees for my son who is primary six and loves school
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I hope to renovate my house in my next transfer its small with a dusty floor
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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 livestock, clothing and getting where to dig.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having my children
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is being poor and not having anything even for eating sometimes
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up alive
