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 over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Well ! A land, I used my third transfer to buy a plot of land because I didn't have any land .
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than if i didn't have a transfer because i wouldn't have been able to buy a plot of land.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Well ! In opinion, Everything was done well. Thanks
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 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 a plot of land where I hope to build my house since i have been renting. I also used some of the money to add capital in my drug shop business
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i am so happy because I now have my own land where I am going to build my house
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 expanding my clinic business and buying some clothes for my children who didn't have clothes
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I was so happy that at first I couldn't believe it was my money, I even went and bought some rice and meat for my family and we enjoyed for that day then I did what I had planned for the money after
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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 building a house because renting is too expensive and the remaining balance to boost my drug shop business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Being single mother my proudest achievement is starting a drug shop business because it has sustained my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is providing basic needs to my children and paying school fees for my children have kept me in hard moments.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when my drug shop receive a lot of customers.
