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 ($400 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 buying building materials and paying labourers for constructing my house. Since I am a blind man who can't work, I at least wanted a comfortable home to live in.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I wasn't happy because a real man cannot be happy without any money in his pocket so my life is different because i now have money thanks to 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 visiting is at our respective homes and doing the necessary to help us get the transfers.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($419 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 building a house because the one am staying in is very old and leaks when it rains.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is being able to put up my own house. I feel more confident even when I move on the village. I am a happy man now
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($118 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
Bought iron sheets
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Buy bricks, bed, build a house and buy household necessities
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the cash transfer on constructing iron roofed house for the family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I was able to buy a female goat that produced and they multiplied, and I was able to sell some of them to buy basic necessities for my family .
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have ever had is my wife leaving me with the children and went for another man.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during afternoon hours when am chatting with my friends.
