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 ($401 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 building a house since where we were staying was in an extended kind of setting where there was also alot of chaos. I used the rest to buy food for my family.
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 with this money i have been able to feed my family since the drought began.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give Directly does well in checking on us even after giving us the money to ensure that conflicts do not arise out of this money. They also do well in trying to resolve problems from the money.
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 first second transfer on paying half instalments for buying a plot of land,I also bought food because we used to stay hungry sometimes
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is being happy with my family since we have food
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($111 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
Well, a mattress, bedsheets, clothes! I used my first transfer to buy a mattress, bedsheets and clothes because I did not have them totally. Now I have them and I am happy.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was at home and I received the mobile money message. I felt so happy because my life was going to change for better.
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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 a bigger house becauee this one is small and also paying school fees for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is my family being alive.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is loosing my child whenever i think about her it really breaks my heart.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when my family has ended the day still alive.
