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 ($400 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Oh yes, a land! I bought land because I have been using my father's land but now, I have my own land.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
If i didn't get money,I wouldn't have owned a land and a cow for rearing.thanks
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Okay, everything went well and I pray that you give me more money.
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 a plot of land and i am planning to build rental houses in it so that these houses generate more income in the nearby future.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i bought a plot of land which i had in plan but i didn't know where i will get funds from to purchase it.
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?
I spent my first transfer on buying a cow because I knew when this cow grows, it will generate more money for my home asbo don't have a specific source of income
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received money I felt so happy because I thought GD was initially lying to us but I believed there are people who think about us the poor somewhere
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access_time almost 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 to buy some livestock.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is constructing a house, this house gave my family comfortable accommodation than the mud house we had.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of daily income to support my family with all the needed basic needs of life.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am having supper with my children and wife.
