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 ($404 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Well,house.i spent my third transfer on building a roofed house because I have been in a grassed thatchedhouse.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life would have worsened if i didnt get transfer because I have a roofed house with a bad and mattress. People are admiring my house. Thanks
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Yes,I have received money for better improvement but it wasn't enough for me since i had many plans Thanks.
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 buying construction materials as i prepare to build a 3 bedroom house since tge grass thatched house am staying in is very small, weak and ashaming. I also bought beddings to better my sojournment.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Sleeping comfortably and hoping to build my dream house is the biggest difference in my daily life. Previously I was sleeping like a rat but now I sleep like a queen.
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 iron sheets and bricks in my first transfer. I will build a better house the one I have leaks
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to buy cement to finish up the construction of the house in the upcoming transfer
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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 an iron roofed house because now I am staying in the grass house
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is to take my child to school because many people have not been able to take their children to school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is when my child died due to anemia.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon hours when I am with my children and then go to watch some films
