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 over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on constructing a descent house for my family. My previous house had old roofing that was actually leaking.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I would be in a bad condition because i had no investment or a stable source of income however my life is now different in a way that i have cows and goats that i bought with the transfers i receievd and this is my investment.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD does well by sensitizing us on how we could possibly utilise the money.
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 buying 2 cows for rearing. I also bought bricks and iron sheets for constructing a house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Being able to aquire a source of income is the biggest difference in my daily life. I am rearing animals that i will sell off and get some money.
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 Ironsheets to to do roofing,because I have been with old ironsheets that were linking,bought solar panel to reduce on the costs of fuel and matress to sleep comfortable.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt happy and made a ululation as well as dancing the moment I received my 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 renting land for farming. Secondly construct a new house and thirdly buy livestock.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of are my mother because she has given me where to stay and there is no problem at the moment.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is loosing my father before i completed school and was forced to stop in primary five was not even able to complete primary seven.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon with my family.
