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 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 third transfer to build a house with 2 rooms because my former house is weak, leaking and it's about to collapse.
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 now have a good house, put on good clothes, and we are feeding well at my home.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well to give me free money that has helped me build a good house, hire land for growing maize for home consumption; pay school fees for my children and 2 goats.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($426 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
Since my husband had just died , i spent my second transfer on his last funeral rites. I am also going to renovate my house with the balance.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Sleeping comfortably and eating well is the biggest difference in my daily life. This because I bought a 4 * 6 matress and also stocked some food with the transfers.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($118 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to buy a cow and improve on my house
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The most achievement is staying with my husband until I buried him in march 2016 and still going strong.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is copying with the loss of my seven children and their father.husband.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is between 2 to 4pm after lunch when I chart with fellow women on the village.
