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 was ill at the time when the third transfer was sent so i spent it on my medical expenses so as to get treatment. I also stocked food (a sack of posho) for my own consumption.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I would've died of sickness since I couldn't afford to get medical treatment when I was ill however my life is different in a way that i received medical attention with the transfers I received and my health was restored.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
By sensitizing us on how we can possibly utilise the transfers, GD does well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($423 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 renting land for growing on sugarcane so that later i will sell the sugarcane and get more money then buy my own land
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i now sleep comfortably since i bought beddings
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?
On Food, mattress and bedsheets! My grandmother trusted me to use her transfer to buy food for her because she did not have what to eat at home. I also bought a mattress and bedsheets for her and she is happy.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I saw this money on my grandmother's phone in the morning and I immediately presented it before her to instruct me on how to spend it, she could not believe it and she was extremely 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 buying beddings, a hoe and goats.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
NONE
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is loosing my parents and secondly my husband chasing after buying my piece of land. All these affected in a way of loosing my mind.
