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 buying a bull to facilitate expansion of my farm which i started with the cow bought using the first transfer. I also bought household items and utensils.
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 I earn money from the milk out of cow I bought to provide basic needs for my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly does well to conduct census for all people enrolling recipients into the programme and fulfilling the promises made.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($426 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
On a cow and utensils! I used my second transfer to buy a cow to keep it for some time and get more income out of it. I also bought utensils and clothes for my child.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Owning a cow which is going to bring more income is the biggest difference in my daily life. I bought a cow as a way of investment for future income for my family.
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?
Well, a mattress, bedsheets, clothes, chairs and utensils! I used my first transfer to buy the above mentioned things because I did not have them yet I need them. I am happy!
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I women up in the morning and i saw a message on my phone with the money from GiveDirectly. I felt fulfilled.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the cash transfer on constructing a decent house for my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I did cultivate rice and got a good harvest that i used to purchase household items like utensils and part of it i used to buy books and pens for my children to go to school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have ever faced is having no land to cultivate,the land i use is a hired on which is very expensive.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during afternoon hours when i have had lunch with my children and they are health.
