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 almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on my house. I constructed a 4bedroomed house.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My biggest difference in life is my 4bedroomed house. I would not be having it had it not been for the coming of GiveDirectly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has good and respectful staff that know how to explain the project to the people . It thus does well to train its staff so well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying a chainsaw for cutting trees. Cutting trees is what I do to earn some money though I did not have the right equipment.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am earning so I feel like my life is at peace since i can easily afford my necessities and that's the biggest difference in my life.
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?
Ok, a timber cutting machine! I spent my first transfer on buying my own machine because hiring it was expensive and I couldn't save enough money for myself, but now I am able to save enough money. I am glad.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was with my friends chatting, then I received a mobile money message on my phone from GiveDirectly. I jumped with a lot of joy, I was real happy!
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on starting up shop selling clothes in the trading center and the remaining balance to finish cementing and plastering my house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is buying a plot on which I constructed my home.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is providing basic needs to my family. This is because my major source of income is seasonal and some time agriculture disappoint me so much.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when I am having breakfast with my family before I go to work.
