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 ($402 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on completing my house that i had constructed half way with the previous transfers.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Since i have pressure, I would have died because I couldn't afford any treatment or what to eat especially when we were faced with famine however when I received the transfers I was able to get treatment and I am now better.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD does well to follow up on the transfers given to us because this way they help to solve our problems that arise from the transfers.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 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 buying bricks, sand and iron sheets for constructing a bigger(2 room) iron roofed house. The house I was living in initially was so small(one room) and grass thatched.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Being certain of a daily meal is the biggest difference in my daily life. I was always sickly because I didnot have what to eat but all that changed with GD transfers.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($112 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying bricks since I am going to construct a descent iron roofed house and vaccate the grass thatched I am currently staying in.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy when I received my money that i ululated and danced that night.
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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 better house because the grass thatched house I am staying in wets me whenever it rains.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is educating my six daughters and son upto form four.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is house because it's small and whenever it rains the whole house become wet.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when I am in my maize garden.
