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 a house. I used my third transfer to build 2roomed house with bricks, cement and iron sheets because the our former house was of mad, grass-thatched and very small.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I now have a better house from the smaller and leaking I had before I received 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 target the poor people only for this program.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying a plot of land for building our family house since now we are staying at my father in-law's place which is very inconveniencing.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is owning a plot of land and some assets as well as sure hope of having my family living independent of my in-laws.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($113 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used my first transfer to buy a matress since we were sleeping poorly. I also bought some chicken to have some birds at home
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i received the money i was so happy that i jumped up and down in praise of the Lord
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on building metal house to shift from grass thatched house, the remaining balance I will use it to start store business of buying and selling maize and coffee.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is buying a bicycle because it saved me from walking a long distance to the garden and fetching water.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is a poor house facility I am staying in with my family because whenever it rains the whole house become wet.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am conversing with husband.
