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 ($402 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 paying school fees for my son to enable him acquire education. I have the rest of the money kept somewhere and I will use it to also pay his school fees for the coming terms.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I wouldn't be able to pay school fees for my child since i don't work with my old age however my life is different in a way that i managed to clear my son's school fees with the transfers i received.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD does well by delivering the money directly to us without involving other intermediaries because by doing so, each individual receives the right amount of money.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on paying fees for my child in senior four. I also repaired my house which was leaking and I put a more secure door.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is sleeping in a descent secure house which I repaired using the transfers.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($118 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
WE PLAN TO IMPROVE HIS HOUSE AND START A RETAIL SHOP FOR FUTURE LIVELIHOOD
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
There is no proudest achievement since I have been sickly throughout my life.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship was when the mother of my two children left me be of poverty.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is at 6pm when all my peers are at the centre socializing.
