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 spent my third transfer to pay school fees for my orphaned grandchildren as they were demanding them at school.
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 house and have cleared all fees for my children than it would have been if I hadn't recieved as I would be stressed looking for money
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done everything very well
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($423 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 building materials like sand and bricks to build another house because the one I am sleeping in is very old with holes. I don't feel safe while sleeping.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i can now afford to build a house and am looking forward to entering it and ibleave this old house. At my age I never dreamt of such an opportunity. I feel lucky and am happy
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?
In my first transfer I had to buy bedding like mattress, bedsheets and blanket I was sleeping poorly in cold night
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I hope to build a strong house in my upcoming transfer. The one that I live in has weak walls
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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 renovating my house and the remaining balance I will use it to buy some livestock.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is buying a plot. It is on this plot that I constructed my house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing is paying school fees for my daughter. This is due to lack of daily source of income whic can support my family living.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am having a meal with my child.
