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 ($400 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Plastered and cemented house , I spent my third transfer on plastering and cementing my house.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different because i have managed to plaster my house and bought a cow than it would have been if i never received a transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I think GD has done well because the regeristration process was clear and there was no segregation when choosing a recipient.
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 spent my second transfer on paying school fees for my children I also bought cement and sand which i used to cement and plaster my house
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i have been able to plaster and cement my house
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($113 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 medication because I was very sick that time the money came in
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I felt really lucky to have been chosen to get the money because am very old and this money has been very helpful in catering for my hospital bills
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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 goats to keep. This will help me get some earning from it.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is the ability to raise my seven children upto when everyone is independent.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is a seperation I had with my husband. This was due to some disagreement over assets.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is afternoon hours. This is because I can be able to know the wrong person.
