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 ($399 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 my house which I had started using the first transfers. I also bought a cow which will later provide milk for income.
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 sleep in a descent house unlike before when I used to sleep like an animal.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly does well to give transfers without any strings attached.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($425 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 bricks, iron sheets for constructing a house with iron roofing because grass I was staying in a grass thatched house and yet grass is scarce these days.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Being able to provide for all my family's needs with the funds given to me by GD 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 buying a cow so that me and my family we can drink some milk.I also bought a bicycle to help me in my daily movements.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I recieved my money i felt so exicted and immediately i started laying down my budget.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Firstly, i would like to spend the cash transfer on purchasing a bicycle that will help on transporting water and take a family member to the hospital incase somebody gets ill, the balance i will construct a house for my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I do rear goats that when they multiply i ntend to sell it to pay school fees for my children to study.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have ever faced is the issue of school fees for my children to study.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during evening hours when am chatting with my friends about village matters.
