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 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying cows for rearing. I did this as an investemnt.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The condition at home would be bad since I could barely afford a day's meal and I was failing to pay school fees for my children however my life is different in a way that i managed to send my children to school and also managed to stock food for my family thanks to the transfers.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD does well by visiting us in our villages.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($423 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on expanding my house which was very tiny. I also increased on my capital base in my produce buying business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the increased capital base that I operate with in my produce buying business. I now get more profit and I operate the business with less stress.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($113 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying pigs for rearing,I also paid school fees for my children and bought a matress .thanks
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt joy the moment when i received my money since i have been looking for money sometime back, so that i can start up a business but invain.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on renovating my house and the remaining balance to pay school fees for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is buying a plot of land on which I settled my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is paying school fees for my children because I have no sustainable income to fully support my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I receive more customers to my business.
