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 to pay school fees for my children because they were demanding them at school. I also used part of the money to renovate my house which was in dilapidated state.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different because i live in a well furnished house which is secure for my family healthwise than it would have been if i hadn't recieved, I would be still living in a poor house
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well by uplifting us from extreme poverty which had affected us for so long, we shall start from there to set ourselves moving and there is nothing i can say went wrong
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($419 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 repairing and finishing my house to make it decent. I also use the other part to sustain myself.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I had taken long without handling money but now I am able to access everything I want.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($117 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 sand and a solar panel because my house was in bad conditions and i was spending much on paraffin for light and charging my phone. But now I can save all that money. Am happy.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to hire labour with my next transfer to plaster my house because the first transfer was not enough to the cost of labour.
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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 plastering my house such that it can look nice , I also plan to buy my children clothes so that they can get rid of the torn ones and feed them
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having been married and having children because many people have not been able to get married and have children
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is when I was operated for my last child because I am no longer able to carry out heavy duties
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I have woken up healthy and so have my children
