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 ($403 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 renting land for farming. I also paid school fees for my children with some of the transfers.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I used to spend my days doing hard labour to earn some money to support my family so my life is different than it would have been if I had not received transfers in a way that i nolonger do lots of hard labour since I have some money that we can use to facilitate our needs.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD does well by giving us financial support.
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 pay tuition for my son who is studying carpentry. I have a balance that am going to use to buy a cow for rearing.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily is that i am able to move to and from different places an no cost. This is because I bought a bicycle with my transfers so I can go anywhere I want without transport hindrances.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($117 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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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 have enough land for cultivating and the remaining balance to pay school fees for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is educating my daughter. She is soon joining form One.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing is lacking land to cultivate which even harden feeding my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am having a meal with my children and wife.
