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 ($404 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on school fees and a house. I used my transfer to pay school fees for my 3 children because the school term had started and I didn't have their school fees. I also plastered my house.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The transfer has helped me to have my own house from my brother's kitchen and my children are in schools because I ma able to pay their school fees. Therefore, my life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The sensitization about the program was good, the good communication from GiveDirectly officers and the free phones and money GiveDirectly gives us make a big difference in our lives
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($422 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my second transfer to renovate my house which was in a very poor state. It was leaking and had a bad floor that i have renovated.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having a better house to leave in that i could never have managed on my own
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($113 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying a bed and mattress because I was sleeping on the floor and I also bought a door and window to put on my house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money i felt really happy and grateful because I was badly off, now I have a bed and mattress to sleep on. I am grateful to Give directly for helping me
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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 improving the quality of my house. I want to put windows, door and also buy a mattress.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I used to rear cattle which helped me pay dowery for my former wife. That's the achievement I am proudest of.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is having a disease called Anierh. This pains a lot and makes my working life hard.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is morning hours. This is because I get time and find strength to dig from which I make ends meet.
