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 over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on completing the construction of my house. I also paid school fees for my children to enable them acquire education.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My family and I would've died of hunger because i did not have money to buy daily food so my life is different in a way that I can now feed my family and we are happy because we received transfers.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD does well by giving us transfers and letting us decide how to use it.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
Ok, on a house school fees! I used my second transfer to expand my house from 2bedrooms to 3bedrooms. I also paid school fees for my four children.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Being able to have the size of 3bedroom house is the biggest difference in my daily life. I utilized my second transfer to expand my house and I am happy.
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 used my first transfer to buy a matress since i was sleeping on a mat, i also constructed an iron roof house as my house was leaking
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The biggest difference in my daily life is having an iron roof house that i had dreamt of for so long
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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 renovating my house and the remaining balance I will use it to pay school fees for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is building house which has provided accommodation to my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is paying school fees for my children because what I earn from my garden can not sustain the family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the afternoon when I am having lunch with my children.
