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 almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on a house and medication. I used my third transfer to cement my house because it was dusty all the time. I also paid for my medication when I was recently hospitalized.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I recovered from the sickness I had because I got the transfer that supported me to pay the bills. I also cemented my house using the transfer so my life is different 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?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well to remain patient with us from the beginning.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($419 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my second transfer to buy 2 goats, hens, chairs and also cemented the floor in my house because it was dusty
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Having a nice house floor and some animals to rear at home was the biggest difference in my daily life.
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 bought cement to strengthen my weak house in my first transfer
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to start a business of selling second hand cloths in the nearby market in my upcoming transfer
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on buying clothes and sell them. I also plan to spend my transfer on renovating my house
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is constructing my house that has been of great help to my family and I.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is being sick. My right leg being paralysed where by I am not able to carry out other useful activities.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I am able to wake up and I feel less pain in my legs and I am able to walk and do something
