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 ($401 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Oh yes ! A house, I spent my third transfer on building a house because the old house was leaking.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life was different than if i didn't receive a transfer, because i wouldn't have managed to build a good house like this.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Well , in my opinion ! GiveDircetly was calm in that people used to insult the staff. but the staff was calm. Secondly, unconditional cash was so good to me in that i had peace of mind while planning for this cash.
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 building materials and i have built myself a two roomed house since the one i was staying in had cracks and it was soon falling i decided to demolish it
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i own a house and I sleep comfortably.
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 to build a house since the one I had was in a dilapidated state and the roof was leaking as it had been temporarily put on the house
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received money was too joyful because I knew I was going to get a permanent roof for my family. We now sleep peacefully at night whenever it rains
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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 plastering my house and also buy livestock like a cow for milk tea.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is my son next to me because he has taken care of me.
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 my husband.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I have ended the day still alive and so is my family.
