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 almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on completing the construction of my house that I had constructed half way but put to a stand still when i ran out funds.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Truthfully I don't think I would be able to get what to eat since I couldn't buy food on a daily basis due to lack of funds however when i received transfers i stocked food so am able to have a daily meal.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD does well by giving us unconditional transfers.
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?
Oh yes, a house! I used my second transfer to build a 4bedroom house with cement and iron sheets because the house I currently live is grass-thatched and leaking, which makes makes our sleep as a family uncomfortable.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Seeing my new house with cement and iron sheets is the biggest difference in my daily life. I have used my transfer to start building a modern house from the one which is grass-thatched.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($113 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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Enrolled
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 metal rooftop house because the one we are in leaks.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is farming because when i harvest i sell the yields and get some money to sustain my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is during school days where i could walk long distances to school by the time i get to school when i am tired and my legs are swollen.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I have ended the day very healthy and i have got something to eat.
