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 iron sheets to roof my rooms which i built to rent out old or business.
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 received the transfer because through this transfer i jave been able to build commercial rental rooms where i hope to be getting an income to continue supporting my family m
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give Directly does well, to give money on time when we were in deep need of food and school fees.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($425 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 rental houses so that i can be able to earn a living.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is being able to build rentals. so am expecting monthly earnings from this business
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 constructing a small house that we will be conducting business in. We want to set up a shop.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy when I received the money that i could not sleep the whole night. I jumped for joy as soon as I received the MoMo message.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the cash transfer on completing the commercial family house around our community centre, that intend to establish a business of food stuffs.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I do have a cow with a calf that i milk for home consumption and for sale to increase on my household income.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have ever faced upto now is lack of money to pay school fees for my children like the one who is sitting for primary leaving examination this year.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during evening hours when my children are back from school and they tell me what they have studied and the songs they sung.
