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 ($403 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used my third transfer to finish building my house which ibhad started on with the second transfer as the house I was sleeping in was in a dilapidated state.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different because I now own a good house where I sleep with my family than it would have been if I hadn't recieved transfers because I would still be sleeping in the dilapidated house I was having
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done everything well
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 land and I actually also started working on the foundation of the house that i am building. This is because I was tired of being despised as a result of living in a small grass thatched house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Being able to own land is the biggest difference. I never thought it was possible because at a particular time i could not even afford some basic needs.
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 buying iron sheets and bricks since my burning need is a house. I want to stop renting.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on construction of a house because we have agreed with my husband to put up a decent home.
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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 building a better house for our family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is the opportunity givedirectly has given me that I am going to be able to build my family a house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was giving birth to my last two children because the pregnancies were complicated.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is the night time because this is the time I am done with all my work and I am resting.
