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 buying a motorcycle to employ my husband and earn income for the family.
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 now my family gets daily income from the motorcycle and so basic needs are no longer a problem in the home.
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 directly to recipients without going through other people.
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 starting up a business(selling clothes) that my husband is actually running. This will provide a daily income for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that my life has really developed because I can now finance my family's needs thanks to GD 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 on buying materials to bulid a kitchen because I was lacking it.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I feel better because am now relieved since i have a kitchen .
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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 improving the house. The remaining balance will be invested in cultivating sugarcane for sale.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is the ability to buy a piece of land where I constructed my house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lacking enough land where to cultivate sugarcane because it's my best business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is Night hours. This is because it's the moment I get to relax from work.
