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 used my third transfer on a house. I used my transfer to build a 2bedrooms house because I former house was about to collapse.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I now have a better house from the transfer so my life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well to sensitise us about the program at the beginning to know that we should expect from the program.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
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 spent my first transfer on buying beddings ,a bicycle to help me in transportation as i am going to do my work.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When i recieved my money i felt so exicted and immediately i ran and bought a kg of meat and a kg of rice to show my happiness.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
First of all, i would like to spend the cash transfer on constructing a family house ,and part of the money i will buy a cow for dairy production for both home consumption and for sale to increase on my household income.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I did have cattle that i sold to buy a plot of land that am residing with my wife and children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have ever faced upto now is having no household items like mattresses and utensils.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during evening hours when am chatting with my friends about football especially on Arsenal football club.
