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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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660300 UGX ($440 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second cash transfer to purchase a cow and part of it to clear a loan. I also hired a piece of farm land and tilling it. The balance was spent on buying foodstuff for the family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly only does good deeds for instance through sending people unconditional cash transfers which no other charity organization has ever done before. GiveDirectly's mode of operation is not segregative and its non-partisan.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that I was to offset all the loans that I had accumulated in the past. I am happy because I reclaimed my farmlands.
Before receiving the cash transfers, I had accumulated alot of debts and I had relinquished two pieces of farm land. This was affecting me psychologically and economically because I had few unfertile land which could not bear much.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($468 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first cash transfer worth UGX 1500000 for paying a debt for the money I had borrowed for completing construction of my house. The balance of UGX 200000, I bought food, utensils, bedsheets and clothes.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first cash transfer, I felt happy because I had never held such a big amount of money. I knew that my money would help me pay a debt that I had at hand.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest differnec in my daily life is that I am happy because I have regained ownership of an acre of land that I had mortgaged for getting a loan.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face currently is poverty since I realised poor harvest last year.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is afternoon especially after lunch. I relax with my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My plan is to build ironroofed house for my children with the transfers. I sleep under one roof with the all family, so I have to construct another for my children.
