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 paying school fees for my children to enable them acquire education. I also stocked food for the family since we were suffering from hunger.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in a way that i managed to develop my self because i managed to construct a house which I would have not done if I had not received transfers.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD does well by being patient, honest and lenient with us as they deliver.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfers on constructing a house. This is because my children and I have been staying in my parents house which is actually small.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Being able to send my children back to school is the biggest difference in my life. I didnot think I would be able to pay their school fees without any financial help from their father but all this was possible because of the transfers.
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 repairing my father's house because it is where I stay and he takes care of me. The house was in a sorry state.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to spend my upcoming transfer accomplish the house which we are constructing with my sister (Saniya Naigaga). I am planning to be an independent lady.
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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 building a house and the remaining balance to buy a solar to start phone charging business
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is buying two goats that I hope will boost my household income.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is making ends meet and paying school fees for my child.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when my son is sharing what he learnt at school.
