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 over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Roofing and cementing ! I spent my third transfer on roofing and plastering my house. I was sleeping in my parent's house but it was too old and leaking.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Well ! my life is different because i have been able to build a house than it would have been if i never received a transfer . It was my dream to build a roofed house but invain due to poverty. Thanks
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly is faithful to its promises. I was promised to be given money and i have got it . Therefore , it has done well. Thanks
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?
On a house! I utilized my second transfer to build a one bedroom house with cement and iron sheets from the one which was destroyed by termites.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Being able to have a better house with cement from the former which was in poor conditions is the biggest difference in my daily life. I used my second transfer to build a better house.
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 beddings like a mattress and bedsheets because I didn't have anything for covering myself. I used the rest to buy food because I had no food to eat.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money i jubilates and made ululations. I am quite elderly but I danced a bit because I was over joyed to be among the people to get this money.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on buying a cow. This will help me get milk to take.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
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What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is losing my most loved daughter in 2016.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is morning hours. This is because I get time to dig and get what to eat.
