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 ($400 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 land and a goat. I used my transfer to finish the payment for my land of an accre because I had half payment on it with my second transfer. I also bought a goat to rear it for more goats.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I did not have land but after receiving the transfer, I managed to buy my own land. Therefore, my life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well to give us mobile phones because personally I did not have hope of having one and the unconditional cash i received.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($423 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 building a three room house so that I can get out of the poor house which is going to fall on me. I sleep on tension praying that it doesn't rain at night.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have started a simple home use merchandise business to support me with daily income and this makes me a proud man.
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 used my first transfer to buy sand and bricks in preparation for construction of a house as i currently sleep in a house made of mud
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i received my money, i was so excited and believed its true GD came to help us
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access_time 8 years ago
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is daytime becausr this is when visitors come home and we converse.
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to expand my house and build a stronger one since the one we have has cracked walls which can collapse any time.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have been able to take care of my six children till now.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is the accident i was involved in 16 years ago which affected me so I can't earn a living from gardening as effectively as before.
