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?
A cow and plastering ! I spent my third transfer on buying a cow for rearing at 500000ugx . I also plastered my house that was mud.
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 a transfer in that I can sleep well, I don't have dust in my house and have cows. Am expecting milk from this cow. Thanks
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Yes , i think ! it has done well because they used to look for me wherever I was and I was given the phone and the money. Thanks
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?
On a house! I used my second transfer to plaster my house in the inside because it was dusty before plastering it, it is now clean and smart.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Having my house cemented is the biggest difference in my daily life. I used my transfer to cement my house and I am proud.
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 4 goats for rearing since my baby whom i would have given school fees is still young and doesn't go to school
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my transfer,I switched on my small radio and started dancing because i was full of joy.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the transfer on buying a piece of land on which we can cultivate crops to take care of my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement was the birth of my first child because I was so anxious.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was the death of my father when I was young and it became hard to grow up without a dad.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is after noon time because this when I can go wherever I want and see whoever I need.
