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 ($403 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on up buying systems(public address and music) that i will hire out to people for occassions and earn money in return.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I am a candidate but I would've dropped out of school since I had failed to pay for registration due to lack of money however my life is different in a way that i cleared registration fees and all school dues and also started up a business with 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 giving us money and letting us decide how to use it.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($419 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is being able to afford a meal . I have food now days.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
A land and school fees ! I bought a land because i need to build a house since am a boy and i nolonger need to stay in my parents house. I also paid school fees requirements at the school .
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($113 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
Oh yes, on school fees, school bag, mattress, and a goat! I used my first transfer to pay my school fees because my mot her had failed to raise my school fees for the candidate class. Now I am comfortably attending school with full paid school fees.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I came back from school and the first thing I did was to check my phone, I saw a mobile money message from GiveDirectly. I had to speak to myself with a smile that I now have a bright future as regards my education, I knew school fees will not be a burden anymore.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the transfer on buying some animals to rear like goats, chicken and pigs.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have been able to contribute to my school fees until now.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life was when I chased from school for school fees and I had to be home for almost three weeks looking for the money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is evening time because this is when I relax with friends and we have fun.
