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 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on paying school fees for myself since I had dropped out of school due to lack of school fees. I also bought some clothes for myself and 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 transfer i have been able to go back to high school since I dropped out without school fees.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give Directly does well in being honest in that it promised to give people money and fulfilled the promise.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($419 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($117 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 a matress to enable me sleep comfortably since I was sleeping on a mat.
I also bought a goat for rearing and some clothes for my self since the ones I had were torn.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my second transfer on building a house since the one am currently living in is for my parents and we are actually squeezed in there.
I am also planning to rent land(a swamp) on which I will irrigate rice for selling in order to earn a living.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the transfer on buying some cattle and rearing them to support myself. I hope to get profits from their sale and build a house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement was when I passed primary seven with good grades and made it to secondary school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was last year when I had to walk for almost two hours everyday to go to school and then the same time to come back home. We used to wake up at 3am in the morning.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is evening time because it is the time I rest from my brick laying.
