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?
I spent my third transfer on paying my children's school fees.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Being faced with famine for long, I was to die of hunger however all that changed when we received transfers because I was able to stock some food for my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD does well to first sensitive the community about the transfers because that eliminates all possible doubts.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my second transfer to build abhouse since i was sleeping in a grass thatched house with a leaking roof. I also paid school fees for my children since they were demanding them at school. Thank you GD.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i now have no stress over the poor house i used to have which had walls which in a dilapidated state.I now have a more stronger house.
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?
I spent my first transfer on making deposit on plot of land on which I hope to build my house since am livning on someone's property
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I felt very happy, I jumped around in excitement and my children were jubilant and excited for me. Immediately after withdrawing it I went to deposit on the plot of land
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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 construction of a stable house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is; I was able to do casual labour and got money which I used to buy a plot of land where I am settled now.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life the skin chronic disease which disturbs my children. I have spent a lot of money on treating it.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is morning hours. This is because I get time to do my daily routine work which sustains my family.
