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 ($399 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 paying school fees for my children and stocking food for my family since we were suffering from hunger because i could hardly afford a daily meal.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life would be bad since I could hardly afford a days meal without a stable job however my life is different in a way that my family no longer misses out on a day's meal since i stocked food with the transfers I received.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD especially the staff do well by being honest and truthful in all their operations.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($422 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 building materials since i want to build a good house for myself.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that am no longer stressed because of owning nothing tangible. I now possess a cow and goats, am going to build a house and am now man enough.
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 used my transfer to buy a goat and a cow. I will sell the kids and calf in future to get more income
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to build a house in my next transfer because our house leaks and it is small
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Am planning to spend my transfer on aquiring cattle in the first phase and then the next phase construct a better house. The cattle will help me to earn money as I will be milking.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is buying ploughing cattle and hoe which has boasted my family's income . This helps me to take care of my family and educating my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is farming before I got the ploughing set. It was not easy taking care of my family
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is midmorning as am taking tea and have finished my garden work
