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?
Oh yes, a house! I am spending my third transfer on building a house because I have been sleeping in a house that's leaking.
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 get a transfer because I wouldn't have been able to build a roofed house ! Thanks
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Well ! Everything was done well apart from sending all of us to Igombe Sub county for withdrawing money. We used to line up while carrying our kids on our backs.we could waste a lot of time waiting.
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 bricks and iron sheets so that i can build a permanent house. i also used some money to pay school fees for my kids
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is acquiring bricks and ironsheets dor building so i can also sleep in an iron roofed housem thanks to GD
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($117 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 beddings because I used to sleep miserably. I also bought some iron sheets.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on building a house because whenever it rains, all my family and property get wet. Even now it is raining on us.
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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 building a comfortable house and the remaining balance to buy some livestock.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement in life is buying a bed and mattress.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is getting basic needs this is because of the too much poverty.
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 and husband.
