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 ($400 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Oh yes ! A pit latrine and a kitchen, I spent my third transfer on building a pit latrine because the old one had fallen down. I will use the remaining cash to build a kitchen. Thanks
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than if i didn't receive a transfer, because i wouldn't have managed to build a pit latrine and a kitchen . Am lucky
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, giving me unconditional cash was the best because I have never seen such an Organisation that gives unconditional cash.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($426 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on constructing a pit latrine because the previous pit latrine was full. I also bought a cow for rearing.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Living a life without hardships is the biggest difference in my daily life. Life was very hard before the transfers because I did not have any financial assistance and yet I had several financial needs ranging from family to personal needs.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($117 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 building a pit latrine and kitchen because the they were blown by wind. I decided to buy cement, bricks, iron sheets and Bush poles.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to use my next transfer by renovating my house through plastering the floor and the walls to prevent bed bugs and other worms from infesting the children
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We plan to complete our house and clear fees balances which have been outstanding.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is the construction of this house where we are staying as family as we hope to finish it with gd help.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we faced was the loss of our six children yet three of them were born thru c.section.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is at 2pm after lunch when you rest and then go to trading center for social life with peers.
