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 part of my third transfer on buying household furniture and a matress. I also completed payment of my plot of land.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that I now stay in a comfortable house and sleep properly unlike before when I slept so miserably.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly does well not to use Local leaders to enroll beneficiaries in the programme. This makes the programme fair to all.
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?
I spent my second transfer on buying a house for my family. My brother-in-law had rented us the house however he later suggested that we just pay him and own the house instead so that's we did.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Living a happy life with the ability to facilitate my needs and those of my family is the biggest difference in my life.
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 paying school fees for my children and also deposited on my house i am planning to buy.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I recieved my money,I felt so happy and i almost run mad i had never held 400,000Shs in my life.
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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 construction of my own house. The current house I am staying in is a rental.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Through my small business, I was able to buy a piece of land where I am currently cultivating from.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is the illness which affected my child in 2013. This made me spend a lot of money on hospital bills.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is Night hours. This is the moment I get to rest from work.
