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 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 was big and had to buy alot of bricks and iron sheets.
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 because I have managed to take care of my family without any hardships.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give Directly has done well to bring development in the area because so many house have been build and solar panels bought this has improved the livelihoods of the people.
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?
Yes, on renovating my house! I used my second transfer to renovate my 3bedroom house because it was dusty inside and the walls had become so weak, but the whole house is strong now and looking nice.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Having my house renovated is the biggest difference in my daily life. I renovated my house with the second transfer and I am proud.
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 buy 4 trips of sand because the sand is got from a very hard to reach place so it was the hardest, then when I get the second transfer, I shall start building
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received the money was so joyful that I kept smiling the whole day
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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 finishing my house and the remaining balance to buy some livestock.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is constructing rental house in our trading center which turned be my second source of income.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is paying school fees for my seven children this is always done in hard way.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am listening to radio with my husband as we plan for the next day.
