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 over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Well , a house ! I spent my third transfer on building a house. I have been sleeping in a small grass thatched house but i have built a two roomed house with one livingroom.
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 managed to build a nice house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Generally ! This organization has done well since it has meet its promises.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($419 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer partly on laying bricks as I prepare to build a 3 room house. I am now staying in a poor grass thatched house which will fall any time.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now own some personal property which didn't have before.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($118 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a mattress and bed sheets in my first transfer. I also bought a weighing scale to measure coffee now my son buys and sells coffee.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to buy land in upcoming transfer so that we get enough land to cultivate
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on building another house because the one am in now is falling anytime. I also want to buy a plot of land
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having been in a villge sacco which we used to contribute some money and I managed to buy iron sheets to roof my house which was grass end of it.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lacking food and money to feed and take care of my children
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I have finished my day's work
