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?
Yes , a house ! I spent my third transfer on building a house because i was sleeping in my son's house. So , I have built my own house.
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 a transfer because i have been able to build my own house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Wow ! Everything was done in the best way . Thanks
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 buying building materials to construct my own house because am now staying in my son's home we and its inconviniencing.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is being able to build my house so that I move out of my son's house. I feel a heavy load is about to get off my shoulders when I move into my house
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, bricks, timber and some hoisehold basic necessities
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Build a house, buy a cow and pay school fees for the kids
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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 a family iron roofed house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I am proud that some time back I was able to harvest enough maize from my garden that I used as food at home and sold some to get some income.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The house that I used to reside in with my grandchildren was licking and it could disorganise us whenever it rained.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy in the mornings especially when we all wake up healthier together with my grandchildren.
