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 part of my third transfer on buying food at home since famine is too much. I also repaired the motorcycle of my husband.
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 did not receive transfers in a way that I now have a daily income generating business (motorcycle) to support my home.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, what Give Directly does well is making direct cash transfers without mediation and making follow-up calls on them. What it does not do well is not considering the village leaders when giving transfers.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($420 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my second transfer to buy a bed since the old one was broken, i also paid school fees for my child who was chased from school. We also started a funiture making business
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having a business that brings daily income
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($113 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
With my first transfer, I spent it on buying myself a mattress because we were sleeping on a mat and the remaining money we are still planning for it as a family.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on buying aplot of land because right now I am staying at my brother's place with my family.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer on starting a poultry business here at home.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is getting pregnant and can't wait to get my first child.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is the death of my father which made life very difficult at home when I was growing up.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is the early morning time like around at 5 am because sleep is so nice at that time.
