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 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying cement and sand which i used to cement and plaster my house.I also paid school fees for my children
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 recieved the transfer because now days i do not worry about basic needs like soap,salt just like it was before
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well to give us money to help ourselves to get out of poverty though i don't see anything that GiveDirectly does not do well
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($420 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
With my second transfer,I spent it on buying building materials and right now i am renovating my house. I also bought beddings and we are now sleeping well not like before.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i no longer worry of the rainy season anymore since i am renovating my house therefore eliminating the leakages during rain.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($117 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying a solar panel for lighting since buying paraffin on a daily basis was costly for me.
I also paid my children's school fees to enable them go to school.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my second transfer on buying cement and sand for cementing the floor of my house since it has been full of dust.
I will also buy a goat and cow for rearing to enable me get some milk for both home consumption and for sell so that i can earn a living.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on renovating my house, educate children and also buy rent some land for growing more crops.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is from a grass thatched to metal rooftop house because I used to get wet whenever it rained.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is when my father who supported in everything.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I have got something to eat and have earned some money.
