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 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying construction materials for putting up an extension of the house. I also bought beddings for my children and stocked food for the family.
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 can easily provide basic needs for my family and our living standards have greatly improved.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly does well to do constant monitoring and encouragement of recipients through phone calls and field visits. This gives us confidence and the zeal to use the transfers responsibly.
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 iron sheets and roofed my house.i also bought food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i was able to roof my house.
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 to to buy door shutters as the one which we had initially was in a poor state. I aslo bought ironsheets as I want to expand on my house, the my children didn't have clothes so I bought them some clothes too
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I got the money was miraculous because we didn't expect and all my family was happy and they thanked God for bringing GD.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the transfer on improving my house with repairs and getting some furniture.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is the birth of my five children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship I have faced in my life was when I had a cesarean section as I gave birth to my youngest child.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is afternoon because this when I can do all I wish and planned.
