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 almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Well ! A cow and house. I spent my third transfer on building a house because my old mud house was about to fall down. I aslo bought a cow for rearing.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is better than it would have been if i never received a transfer because i have a land and house. Thanks
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I think it has done well in my opinion because they are loving people.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($420 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my second transfer to buy a plot of land because I didn't have enough land to cultivate food for my family. I also bought a bicycle to ease transport while going to the garden
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is that I am stress free as i now have hopes to have more food as I will be able to planting more on my plot
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?
I am planning to spend my transfer on building a bigger house because this one is small for my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is expanding the house from small to big.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship I have faced in my life is when my husband was sick and he crawled to the kitchen to prepare for himself something to eat yet he has a second wife.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I get to laugh and converse with my husband after a long day.
