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 plot of land on which I will construct a house. I am currently renting but the rent fee is high that i can hardly afford it so I want to construct my own house.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I would be dead because of my high blood pressure that requires me to regularly get medical attention which I initially couldn't afford however my life is different because i am still surviving thanks to the medical attention i get whenever am sick and this is only possible because of the transfers i received .
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 ($424 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying building materials as i plan to buy a plot of land and build my own house because right now i am renting
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i was able to buy building materials which i wasn't expecting right now.
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?
Oh yes, a charcoal business, mattress, bedsheets and iron sheets! I used my first transfer on a charcoal business because I had no daily generating income and this will help sustain myself. I also used the transfer to buy myself beddings because I was lacking them, but now I am happy.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was seated on my Matt then I saw an mobile money message on my Mobile phone. I read it and it was for my money from GiveDirectly. I was happy!
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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 building a house to forget about the cost of renting and the remaining balance to buy furniture.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is educating my daughters upto secondary level.
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 daily income to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the afternoon when I receive many customers to my charcoal business.
