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 completing my house and buying a cow to rear and also take milk in future when it gives birth.
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 money i jave been able to build and complete a three bedroom house and will soon be entering it. I have also been able to buy a cow which I never had before
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give directly does well to be honest and transparent in that when they speak and promise something they fulfill which is unlike other organizations we have seen.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($422 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 construction materials as I prepare to build a house of my own. My parents had supported me to put up a small grass thatched house before GD transfers.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the image that I have in the community which has greatly changed since I also own property like cows and I am considered responsible.
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 goats,hens for rearing and paid school fees balance in my school.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money i felt good but I didnt want to show other people that I have got money.
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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 a boutique in Iganga.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement that I am proudest of is that I am doing my senior four exams. I have been able to pay my school school fees since 2014.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is when my mother died when I was in my primary seven class. She was the one paying my school fees, so it affected heavily my studying.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is evening hours because I get time to interact with my peers and we share knowledge.
