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 ($401 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 starting a home use merchandise to help me earn daily 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 am now earning daily from my merchandise shop started using the transfer.
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 discrimination and like your name, giving transfers directly to recipients through mobile money.
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 used my second transfer to start up a retail shop that will help me to earn a daily income.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Being at peace without having to worry about financial issues is the biggest difference in my daily life. This is because of the business I started up with the transfers.
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 to buy a solar pannel because kerosene was too expensive for me and sometimes and I would completely fail to light my house. I also bought 2goats to make sure that this money keeps accumulating when my goats produce
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received the money was so joyful that I entered the house and danced a little then in had to cancel my program of going to the garden and I went to withdraw the money
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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 putting up a shop business to support my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is the birth of my seven children and they are all still alive.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is the death of my three sisters and I am the only one still alive.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is afternoon because this is when I am from the garden and I rest plus prepare something to eat.
