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 ($401 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 paying school fees for my children to allow them acquire education. I also bought goats for rearing as an investment.
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 am now educating my children with the transfers i received which wouldn't be the case if I hadn't received because i was failing to raise their school fees.
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 so humble when interacting with us.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($425 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my second to buy solar panel so i can get better light in my home. I also started a business (retail shop) so i can get daily income to sustain the family
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having a business that yeilds daily profits
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($112 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 cabbage seedlings and pesticides so that i can get more in the future for both sale and home consumption.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When i recieved my money i felt extremely happy not only me but with my entire house.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to invest my transfer in a retail hardware shop. This will increase my earning.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is the ability to start the construction of my house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is failure to get a job after doing my course in building construction. This returded my my life at large.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is morning hours. This is because when I wake up, I am always strong to do any task at hand.
