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 spent my third transfer on paying for my medical bills since i was operated upon and excretion pipes were fixed.
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 the transfer in that my health has greatly improved since my operation. Otherwise, I would have died since i could not afford the medical bills to facilitate the operation.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly does well to consider the most poor and vulnerable people for transfers.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($426 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
Well, a house and medication! I used my second transfer to finish my 2bedroom house with cement and iron sheets. I also spent part of the transfer to pay for my surgical operation bills.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Having my 2bedroom house finished is the biggest difference in my daily life. I used my transfer to finish my house something I had failed before this transfer. I am glad.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($112 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on paying hospital bills for my operation. I was suffering from hernia and I had to be operated
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I felt alot of relief and the stress I had went down. I was worried that I would die if didn't get the operation but when the money came it gave hope for life because now I could get operated and pay the bill without begging from my family members who also don't have money
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the transfer on buying some mattresses and bedding because we have been lacking them. I also want to buy some animals to rear.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement was getting my wife Nabirye with whom I have gotten four children I am proud of.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced was the death of my first born son, due to sickness.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I don't have any happy part of the day because I am sickly in my stomach so I don't have any peace.
