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 renovating my house which was very old and also paying school fees for my orphaned grand children.
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 in that I have managed to take care of my grandchildren and renovate my house with out which bit would have been really hard even with the drought that made food scarce.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give directly does well in promising and fulfilling and also Guv in out money with out strings attached. This enabled me to plan and use my money according to the needs I had without being influenced on what to use the money for.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($423 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
Oh yes,cow,house and schoolfees.I spent my second transfer on buying a cow for farming,cemented house that was mud and paid school fees for my orphan grandchild.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Eating well,drinking milk daily from my cow and sleeping in a cemented house are my biggest differences in my daily 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?
I spent my first transfer on cementing and plastering my house which was not looking good
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When i recieved my money,I felt so happy. I was with my children and we started shouting with joy. It was a moment of jubilation
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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 improving my house
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is the fact that I have been with my husband for 51 years. I have raised my children with him.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is failure to pay for my children fees to accomplish their studies.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is afternoon hours. This is because I get freedom and an opportunity to interact with peers and other community members.
