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 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on accomplishing repairing my family house which was leaking. I also invested the rest in a retail shop for daily income.
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 the transfer in a way that I now earn daily income from the retail shop I started with the transfers.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, what Give Directly does well is having the entire process transparent with no gap for corruption.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($420 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 doors for my family house and finishing the the house. Previously we used to stay in a house without doors; we knew it was risky but had nothing to do.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Sleeping in a secure house is the biggest difference in my daily life since I am no longer worried of thieves at night and man eaters.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($112 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a lot of things in my first transfer ranging from a strong metallic door, mattress, cups and plates these will help me in making my home a better place to live in
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
In my next transfer I will plaster my house with sand and cement to make it stronger
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the transfer on cementing my house and opening up a shop.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is getting my husband and being married to him.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I do not wish to answer that.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is the morning because this is the time I eat and then go do my work.
