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 ($404 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer to renovate my house since the walls were in a poor state. I also paid school fees for my children since they were demanding them at school
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different as I have a good place to sleep which I wouldn't have achieved if GD hadn't come
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has helped us start small incomes for ourselves in the community and really, this is good of GD.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($419 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my second transfer to buy building materials for extension of my house. I was living in a small house and thanks to GD i now have a bigger house. Am proud
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
He biggest difference in my daily life is having a bigger house that i have dreamt of for so long
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($118 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought iron sheets to replace grass on my roof in my first transfer
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to clear school fees for all my children in my upcoming transfer
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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 buying livestock, educate my children and use it also at home
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is farming which has enabled me to feed my family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is being sick where by I fail to do some work
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is sometimes in the evening when I have eaten.
