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?
Well! bicycle.I spent my third transfer on buying a bicycle for easy movement.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that i have been able to build a house and also bought a bicycle.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GD has done well since there has better improvement in our village.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($423 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 cows and goats for rearing. This is an investment I made so that in case I get any financial problem in the future, I sell any of the animals to cover the problem.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Being able to solve any financial problems as they occur is the biggest difference in my life.
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?
Ok, cementing my house! I used my first transfer to cement my house because rats he put holes in every corner of my house and it had become dangerous for me since snakes would come and bite me. I sleep peacefully!
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was from visiting a friend, and when I checked my phone I saw mobile money. I cannot imagine how happy I was, I felt fulfilled!
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the cash transfer on purchasing cows for dairy production for both home consumption and for sale to increase on my household income.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I did grow maize whereby i harvested and sold part of it and bought both a hen and a cock that have multiplied, i do sell them to increase on my household income.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have ever faced in life is the death of my child that i loved so much, moreover my first born.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during afternoon hours when am having lunch, having finished garden work.
