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?
Well ! Motorcycle. I spent my third transfer on buying a motocycle because I wanted to start a tax service in my village.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if i never received a transfer, because i have managed to buy a land and a motorcycle . Thanks
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Yes ,it has done well but other people are not happy because they were regeristed but not given the money.
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 used my second transfer to buy a plot of land because I didn't have enough land to cultivate more food
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i now have an extra plot where I can cultivate more crops
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($113 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying a water tank to store water and cement to plaster my house because it had alot of dust and fleas.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I was so happy. I was seated at home when I saw the message and I got really excited and realized my plans could now be fulfilled
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the cash transfer on completing a family house that is incomplete upto now.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I did buy cows for dairy production for both home consumption and sale,the money from the sales i pay school fees for my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have ever faced is the long drought of this year that has made my crops dry in the garden, making it hard for me to feed my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during afternoon hours when am having lunch with my family.
