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 almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on a house. I used my transfer to finish building my house because the second transfer was not enough.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I now enjoy the difference of feeding and sleeping well in a good house so my life is better than it would have been if I never received the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
It was a good thing to sensitise us about the program and to honestly serve us with respect and good communication.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
Buying building materials is what i spent my second transfer on and right now i have started building my 4 roomed house which will also be iron roofed and i will demolish the grass thatched one that i sleep in right now.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that right i have got a peace of mind since i have started building myself a house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($118 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on iron sheets because am planning to build a good house. I also bought a bed since I had a mattress already.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on building a good house since the grass thatched house am staying in is worrying.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to build a better house with basic nacessities to get out of this grass thatched one.because getting g grass is very hard due to high population.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is producing children on one man ,who have produced grand children and I have now great grand children too.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship faced in life is death of my four children and one of whom was 25yrs .He died l n 2o12 and iam still in pain.money for treatment is aproblem due to poverty we are living in.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is enjoying meals with my two grand children and relax around home.
