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 almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I bought finishing materials.I managed to blast and finish my two roomed house using my third transfers and also paid the builders.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I have never thought that I would ever sleep in an Iron roofed and burnt bricks house . That's the biggest thing that has happened to me and had it not been GiveDirectly, I would still be in my little grass thuched house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Coming down here in the rural areas to people like us is something unique that Givedirectly does well. Also the calls you make to check on us and these visits are really appreciated.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($419 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on a house. I started building a 2-doomed house with bricks and iron sheets because the house I have currently is very small, leaking and dusty for a normal human being.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daiy life is being able to build a house with brand new iron sheets. I utilized my second transfer to build a house with new iron sheets.
Initial Payment
access_time 7 years ago
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Enrolled
access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on buying repairing my current house and buy a plot of land and construct on it. Then rent it out to be giving me a daily income.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having managed to construct my current house and leave the old one which was almost falling on me.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is having all my siblings and husband die. This has made my life hard because I remained all alone
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I am with my friends and we are charting
