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 over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on starting to build my family house since I had built construction materials using the first transfers. I also paid school fees for my children using part of the transfer.
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 my family has a good spacious house and harmony and joy have increased in the family due to the improved living standards.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly does well to act transparently on all recipients without influence of previous family background.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($419 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my second transfer to buy construction materials so that i start constructing after i receive my last transfer because the house i live in is very small for my family, i also paid school fees for my children
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life was having my children back to school afterbi got my transfer.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($117 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used my first transfer to buy a matress, a blanket, bed sheets, clothes and paid school fees for our three children. We are so happy
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
When we get our second transfer, we want to build a house as we stay in a small house with our children and the iron sheets fall of when it rains. We want to get a permanent house
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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 sheltering my house because when it rains the iron sheets go off. Also buying a cow is another plan so as the milk which comes out i sell and settle basic needs.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of are my children because they are of big help to me interms of work.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is hunger. I would go to look for some money to buy food but people do not pay and my family sleeps hungry.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I have food to eat.
