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 ($402 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 house which I had started using the first transfers and I also built a kitchen for my home.
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 now stay in an iron sheet roofed house which I had long prayed for. I had done farming for a long time and had lost hope of ever sleeping in an iron sheet roofed house but this dream came to pass.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly does well not to be discouraged by the refusals and ungrounded rumours in the community.
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?
I spent my second transfer on buying cement, sand and iron sheets for constructing a 2 rooms iron roofed house since my life in a small (1 room) grass thatched house was Not pleasant at all.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i now leave a peaceful and stressfree life since I am able to facilitate for my needs.
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 ironsheets for roofing my grass thatched house, a double bed and the matrress for sleeping comfortably
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money i felt happy and slept very well on that night.thank you.
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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 house for my family since the one i have leaks whenever it rains and this has disorganised us in most instances.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I do have a free range poultry system that i sell the eggs and chicken, the sales from them i ise it for buying basic necessities like salt and soap for my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have is having no land for farming, the one i use i just it from my father.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during evening hours especially after a days garden work and i link ip with my friends to have a chat.
