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 almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on a business and a house. I used my transfer to start up a furniture workshop for my husband because he didn't have a job. I also plastered my house and it looks nice.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My husband is working and we have a good looking house because of the transfer. So my life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well to give us this money directly not through any other government authorities.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($420 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 repairing my family house and buying Windows and doors for the house. I used to stay in the house without doors which was risky.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Sleeping in a strong secure house is the biggest difference in my daily life. I used to sleep while on alert for fear of thieves and animals.
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 bought metallic Windows in my first transfer. I fixed my windows for thieves were using to steal our food crops kept in the house.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I hope to fix the doors in my next transfer this will improve on our house security. I will also buy a goat that we shall rear and sell kids
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We plan to use funds to complete our house as you can see and buy land for expansion to increase on food production in ahome.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is my husband who is productive and transparent in financial handling. Thru his carpentry job.we ve managed to develop this house thru his sweat.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was the loss of house properties ranging from clothes.shoes poultry etc when we were away in the garden.it is very hard replacing them
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when am chatting with my children after home chores.
