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 ($399 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 cementing and plastering my house that i constructed with the second transfer. I also bought a solar panel for lighting and also to help me with charging my phone.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life wasnt lively and happy because of the poverty i was faced with however when I received transfers my life was transformed and I am now happy 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 giving us transfers and letting us choose how to use it.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($423 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 3 room house so that I could be saved from the tiny congested funny house which I was staying in.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is staying comfortably in a good spacious house which I had never expected in a short time.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($113 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying Ironsheets for roofing my house that has been small,so i would love to expand on it since my family is big with 4 children.i also brought a mattress and clothes
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i receved my money,I felt happy because i didn't expect that money.I had waited for long time and even had lost hope.so thanks
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the cash transfer on constructing a house for my family since the one i reside in with my husband and children leaks, and this disorganises us.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I do rear goats when they multiply and i sell them to pay school fees for my children and i also spend some on medication incase one of us gets ill.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have ever faced is the long drought of this year that has made my crops to dry in the garden, and right now i just gamble on what my children will eat.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy afternoon hours when able to prepare a meal for my children.
