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 ($399 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 buying land which already had coffee, maize and other plants growing on it. I bought this land specifically for farming.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I would not own land so I would be facing a difficulty of getting what to eat since i couldnot be able to farm however my life is now different ever since i received transfers because i now own a big piece of land on which I am farming.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD does well by sending us the money on time. They don't make us wait long before giving us the money.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($425 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying building materials as i plan to build a three roomed house and demolish this one i am staying in because it has cracks and soon collapsing.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i am now a responsible person who's able to provide family necessities.
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 to buy bricks to build a house because I have been sleeping in a grass thatched house which would leak whenever it rained
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money created a lot of smiles on my face and everyone would notice it that day
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the cash transfer on constructing a house for my family, since the one i have leaks whenever it rains and this disorganises me with my wife.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I did have a free range poultry system and i could sell eggs and some chicken to the community members and this increased my household income.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have ever faced is having no enough land for farming to feed my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during evening hours when i go and met my friends around our community centre and we have a chat with them.
