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?
Well ! Goats and funeral service , I bought 4 goats for rearing . I also spent a lot of money on funeral service for late my mother. Mother passed on when I had just received the transfer.
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 been able to build a house and have goats.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Yes ! Am happy with GD and I just want to take this opportunity to thank GD for the good work done. Thanks
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($423 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying building materials like ironsheets, cement, nails and others to start building my three roomed house which i have always wanted and do away with this one roomed house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i have been able to start building the house i wanted but never knew where i will get the money from.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($112 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 a mattress because I had no mattress, I also bought a bicycle to ease my movement as I do my work
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I felt very happy and grateful to be part of the program.I could not believe I had gone through to get the money. I am really thankful to you Give Directly
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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 constructing a house because my current house is too small and the balance to buy livestock.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement in my life is buying a bicycle, it made transport in the family quick.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing is the poor house facility my family do stay in whenever it rains I became too stressed due to the fear of the house collapsing to my family when is in side.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am listening to radio with my friends in our trading center.
