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 ($396 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 completing the construction of my house. This is because my previous house was small.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I would be living a stressful life because of lacking financial support to facilitate my needs and those of my family however my life is different in a way that I can now facilitate my family's needs 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 always responding to our queries whenever we call them to report issues that rise in our villages.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 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 buying building materials and right now i have started building a two roomed house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i am able to provide for myself home necessities.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($113 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on expanding my house from the small 2 roomed house we have been living in to a big 5 roomed house since we have a big family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy when I received the money that i immediately called my husband who was spending the night at my co-wive's and he returned to my house that night due to excitement.
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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 investing in a business. I want to start a retail shop.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is the ability to cultivate and buy a plot of land where I constructed my house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is the accident which my husband faced. This took us a lot of money to treat him.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is Night hours. This is because it's the time I relax and rest from work.
