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 ($403 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on increasing the capital in the family business of buying and selling of cattle which is run by my husband with my support.
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 a way that my family daily income has greatly increased and there is development in the home.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly does well to give transfers according to its plan and what was communicated to recipients during barazas.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($420 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying a cow worthy 1000000ugx for rearing.I have kept the balance so that I can add it to the next transfer to buy a plot of land for cultivating.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is to have a cow and talking milk whenever I feel like talking since the cow is ready for milking.thank you.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($118 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
Mattress food vloths and chairs
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Buy a plot
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Am planning to spend my transfer on aquiring land for expanding where I will be cultivating. I also plan to buy livestock that I will use to educate my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having given birth to my children because when I look at them, it gives me joy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is the poverty that has made me unable to achieve my own goals
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is evening when I sit around with my children and husband and are having a good time after an evening meal
