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 over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer to buy 2 goats which will keep accumulating money for me. I also paid school fees for my children since they were demanding them at school and I also renovated my house which had falling walls
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different because I have goats which I am rearing to generate more income for my children. I would have been so stressed if GD hadn't come
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly did very well to give us start up capital for our small entreprises like rearing. We planned for ourselves and indeed we have achieved a lot. There is nothing GD didn't do well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($422 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building a new house since the old one fell down and the roof fell off
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is being able to take care of my kids and taking them to school which was almost impossible before give directly came
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($117 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I roofed my house because it was leaking in my first transfer and paid school fees for my children
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to buy a cow which will produce more cows that I can sell of in my next transfer
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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 renovating my house and the remaining balance I will use it to pay school fees for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement in life is buying a plot.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing is paying school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am having a meal with my children.
