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?
Well, a pit latrine and renovating a house! I am building a pit latrine because the old one had fallen down. I also bought glass windows and matelic doors.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
If i didn't receive the transfer,I wouldn't have renovated my house,built a pit latrine and a kitchen as well as paying my mother 's medical bills.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Well! Sending us money directly was the best and nothing went wrong. Thanks.
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?
I used my second transfer to complete my house. I bought metalic doors and windows and also cemented the floor. I used the money to pay school fees for my children and also biy foodbfor the family
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is waking up every day and believe i slept in such a compelete house
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 renovating my kitchen because it was linking and bought some households like utensils ,mattress and badsheets.ut
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy and started dancing alone in my house since my husband and children were not around at that time.Thank you
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I planning to spend my transfer on buying a piece of land where to cultivate from. The remaining balance will help me improve my house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is the ability to buy a piece of land where I constructed my house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is the seperation with my husband. He left me with all responsibilities of looking after the family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is afternoon hours. This is because it is the time I get to interact with friends and my family members.
