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?
Commercial farming! I spent my third transfer on commercial farming because i have grown sugarcanes.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if i never received a transfer in that , i have managed to buy a bicycle and started commercial farming
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Yes ! I think, it has done well since the promise was filled.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second on renting land(3 acres) on which i am planning to plant sugarcane. I also bought a bicycle that will help me ease my transportation when I am carrying out my projects.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
People who used to look for me basing on the shirt I am putting on now look for me on a phone that GD gave me. Also the journey that i used to walk for over 30 minutes is now covered in lesser minutes because of the bicycle that i bought with the GD transfers.
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 seeds of sugarcane because I want to start growing sugarcanes and sell it to sugar factories.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money,I felt good and I was on my way to home from the centre. I had to go back and do the withdraw immediately
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on growing sugarcanes because they are profitable then later on start up a shop as business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
None
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was when I grew rice and the heavy rains did not enable me yield anything at all. This hurt me alot because i had alot of plans i wanted to accomplish.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when i listen to Manchester United play and also going to church in the evening.
