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 ($399 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I had borrowed money to finish constructing my house so i spent my third transfer on clearing the debt and also buying some household necessities and beddings.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I wouldve died of ulcers, diabetes and pressure that i suffer from because i couldnot afford the treatment however my life is different in a way that i am still surviving because i received treatment with the transfers I received.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD does well by being so nice and polite to us especially when they come to visit us at our homes.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($420 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I had borrowed a huge some of money from someone to construct rentals, so when I recieved my second transfer, I used it to repay and clear the debt. I also used some of the money to complete the construction because there are somethings that were lacking.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Living a debt free life is the biggest difference in my daily life. I had borrowed money from a friend and I was failing to repay the debt due to lack of money however with the transfers, I managed to pay.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($118 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Am planning to purchase a piece of land and build a commercial house which will be a source of income for both my children and grandchildren
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is constructing a brick house from a mud house which almost fell on me
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is the sickness that has put me down for four years and just getting better in this fifth year. This has put me in a loss especially in my business and farming activities
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is during afternoon hours when am with my grandchildren happy and healthy
