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 ($398 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spend my third transfer on land and a cow. I used the transfer to to hire land for growing maize because I did not have enough land to plant maize as food at home and for market. I also bought a cow for a plat of land in nearby future.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I own a cow, eat well and I put on good clothes because I received the transfer, therefore 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 people money without asking them for anything in return.
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 used my second transfer to construct a descent iron roofed house. I am a farmer and whenever its harvest period, i keep the stock in my house so because the house I was staying in was single room and small, I couldnot get enough space for storage.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Being able to get food to feed my family is the biggest difference in my daily life. I am now able to stock food in my house thanks to the transfers.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($117 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on iron sheets for expanding my house because it is currently very small. I also bought a bicycle for easy and self-transportation, and a radio set for updates. I am happy.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Well. I am planning to expand my house with my upcoming transfer since in already have iron sheets in the first transfer I got, I will just add on other building materials using my next transfer to meet house expansion expanses.
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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 building another house because the one I am in when it rains and strong winds blow, the roof tends to get off. So I want a permanent house
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement l am proudest of is having married my husband because we have been together for long
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is having to sleep in a house that leaks and even roof goes off sometimes. It serves as a kitchen too
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am together with my husband and we are talking
