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 almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on a house. I used my transfer to cement and plaster my house because my was always dirty with dust but it's clean now.
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 I am living in a better house and my feeding has improved.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well to give unconditional cash to us the poor people like us. However, it would be better we get this money in four phases like 400.000, 1.000.000, 1.000.000 and 900.000 for our easy planning and management of this cash.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($423 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
Well,cementing my house! I spent my second transfer on cementing my house.thanks
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is to have a cemented house.thanks
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($113 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
Yes, a cow! I spent my first transfer on a cow because when my cow produces other cows I can sell one and I pay school fees for my children, I want them to go far with education.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
Very early in the morning I did not know that I had received money untill my brother came and checked for me, the money was there. I was happy that started wiggling in the house.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Firstly, i am planning to complete our family house and secondly i will use the balance to pay school fees for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I did purchase a piece of land that i use for farming to feed my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have ever had is having an incomplete house that is not comfortable enough for staying with the children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy in the evening when am chatting with my parents in law.
