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 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on renovating my house which was very old and also the rest I used it to be buy medicine and food.
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 with this money i have managed to take carenof my needs without bothering my children so much and also have been able to buy medicine and renovate my house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give Directly does well to give money to people without going through the chairman because that would leave out some people who are eligible.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
Ok, on food, medication and school fees! I spent my second transfer on food and medication because they were my immediate need. I also paid school fees for my grandchild and I am happy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Seeing my grandchild attending school is my biggest difference in my daily life. I used part of my second transfer to pay school fees for my grandchild. I am grateful!
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($112 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy a solar pannel because kerosene was soo expensive for me that i used to sleep in darkness. I also paid my kid school fees because they were demanding money at his school
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received the money was so joyful because I didn't expect it and GD was so sincere to us
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Firstly,i would like to spend the cash transfer on completing the family house and the balance i will use it for medication.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I do have chicken that i keep, and i benefit eggs and chicken that i sell to buy books and pens for my grandchildren to study.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have ever faced is the sickness that has always broken my productive life.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during evening hours when am able to converse with my grandchildren about their dchool work.
