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 ($402 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 clearing the balance on my plot of land that i had deposited on with the second transfer. I also bought bricks that i will use in constructing my house.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I would still be worried about all the problems I had that required finances to be solved however when I received the transfers I was able to solve all of them.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD does well by delivering as promised in the initial stages of the program. I have come to trust everything they tell me because of that.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying a plot of land where I am planning to build a house for myself because am currently living on my father's land.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is being able to buy land which would have been almost impossible without givedirectly since I don't have where to get money from.
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 making a deposit on a plot of land which i am intending to finalize the payments with my second transfer.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i recieved my money i felt excited and lost my mind for some minutes because this money came as a surprise to me.
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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 buying land to expand on my cultivation area and the remaining balance I will use it to pay school fees for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I proudest achievement is educating my son from primary now in form three. I wish him to become a doctor.
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.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am helping my daughter to do home work because it give me a chance to know what my daughter has learnt from school.
