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 ($402 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 transfer to build a single bedroom house with bricks and iron sheets from the small and leaking one I have been living in.
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 I have a presentable house now and I am eating well. I am happy.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well to give me money on my mobile phone.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($420 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 construction of a 2 room house since I am staying in a very tiny ramshackled house. This is bailing me out of scrap.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that at my advanced age, I am owning a good descent house which makes me a responsible man in the community.
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 spent my first transfer on buying cement and bricks as i plan to build another house and demolish the one i am sleeping in since it leaks
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when i recieved my money i felt so exitced about it since most of the people had got the money and even finished all the transfers
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to build a better house. Buy a mattress and other nacessities.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
In my condition there is no achievement I can be proud of be I stay on a brothers land.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is the state of paralysis I normally go thru which affects my walking and self support.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I do not have any happiest part of the day because I don't move any where due to disability.
