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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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1685137 UGX ($448 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The house has changed my life which I wouldn't have realised without GD
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
It does good to build for us houses and land. Everything is ok
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my transfer to build a house,I bought bricks at 10000, iron sheets of 200000, cement of 250000, iron bags of 100000, send of 150000 and labour 350000.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($473 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that it is going to help me improve on my life , buy land , construct a house and start a business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is supper time when we are eating together as a family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced in my life is failure to pay schoolfees for my children.
