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?
I spent my third transfer on buying a cow and goats for rearing. I did this as an investemnt.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in a way that i now have a full descent house that I constructed because i received transfers which wouldn't be the case since I had a house which was half built and I had no way out since I couldn't work any more because of my disability.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD specifically the staff do well by being very patient and humble with us.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($423 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building a 3 bed room house since before the GD transfers, I was staying in a very old house which was leaking.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the new descent house in which I am staying in now. I now sleep without any worries of bad weather.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($113 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 iron sheets and bricks in preparation to complete my house once I get my lampsum 1
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money i got so excited and happy because I was not expecting to get this help. It has changed my life completely for the good
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the cash transfer on completing and expanding the family house so that i can also have some privacy.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I did have goats that i was rearing but i had to sell them to pay school fees for my children and also buy for them books and pens.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship am facing right now is the incomplete house that leaks whenever it rains and this disorganises me with my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during morning hours when me and my children have waken up healthy without any medical problem.
