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 ($404 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 which I had begun using the first transfers. I also paid hospital bills for my daughter in law who had a ceaserian delivery in Iganga.
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 greatly improved my standards of living and my welfare at home.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly does well in not conditioning transfers to particular tasks and giving cash instead of tangible things.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($419 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
Ok, building materials! I have started building a permanent house with my second transfer because the one I have now is in poor conditions.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Seeing my family in a permanent house with bricks and iron sheets is the biggest difference in my life. I have used the transfer to start on building my dream house and I am glad.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($118 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
Bought 10 ironsheets, 2bags of cement and paid school fees for her kids
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Will buy bricks, 20 iron sheets, 7 bags of cement, a cow and pay school fees for the kids
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the cash transfer on constructing an iron roofed house for my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I am proud because of setting up a millet business where i used to buy it and then sell.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have face ever faced is having a small house yet in my family we are many.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during afternoon hours when am having lunch together with my husband and children.
