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 ($401 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used my third transfer to complete my house that i had started on. I roofed it and also used the trensfer to buy some food for the family
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different that it would be if i didnt receive tje transfer because i can now have enough food for the family
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GD's idea of giving us cash is the best as we can access whatever we want on our own. However, the idea of not giving local leaders a token to say thank you for mobilising the community is not good
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($419 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
Alright, a house! I used my second transfer to build a house with iron sheets from the grass-thatched one which was leaking all the time when it rains.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Have a permanent house with iron sheets, very clean and free from dust. I built a permanent house with my transfers. I am proud.
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 used my first transfer to buy bricks.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to use my second transfer on constructing a permanent house with a metal roof as i currently sleep in a grass thatched house which is a problem during rainny season
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on building a comfortable house to shift from grass thatched house which leaks whenever it rains on my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is starting my small business of buying and selling coffee.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is providing basic needs to my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am listening to radio with my family.
