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 ($401 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 completing my 4 room house which I had started using the first transfers. The house which I was staying in was not challenging me to develop since it was tiny.
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 have a spacious house which I stay in with 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 send transfers using mobile money to recipients themselves. This reduced chances of diversion.
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?
On land, iron sheets and a cow! I used my second transfer to hire land for gaming since I did not have my own land for farming. I also bought iron sheets to expand my house to 2 bedrooms and I am happy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Being able to do farming on a large scale basis. I used my transfer to hire land for farming to improve on my household income.
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?
I spent my first transfer on buying a cow for keeping,food and some households that I was mostly lacking in my house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money I felt blessed because my situation was now worse in that I was lacking food.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on buying land because I have small land to cultivate and the remaining balance I will use it to buy some livestock.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is educating my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing currently is providing basic needs to my children and pay school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am sharing ideas with my neighbors.
