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 to buy two cows because i wanted to keep my money growing. I paid school fees for my children and added capital in my grocery business since it generates income for my family
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different because i now have a business which generates some money for my daily basic needs
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly gave us capital to start up a business where I get income for my family, and there is nothing that went wrong
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($422 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I am still looking for a plot of land to buy so that i can construct my own house and leave the rental I am staying in since it is costly for me.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my health and family's health has improved because we nolonger worry much about what to eat since I started up a business that earns me a living.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($118 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Am planning to spend my transfer on building a house of my own because am renting per now.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is paying for my children school fees and they endeavor to perform very well at the end of the day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is when i lost my mother who was really supporting me and my children. Now i do not have support not even from my former husband.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of my day is in the evening when i get to chat with my children after work.
