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 ($400 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used my third transfer to buy 2 cows for future income security. I also started a shop dealing in consumable products for a daily income.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different thn it would have been if i never received transfer because I now have 2 cows and a business from the transfer and the transfer contributes to the completion of my 5bedroomed house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well to give us this money to us as individuals not in a group, it'sa good ideal to send money in phases and to give the same same amount of money to different 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?
I used my second transfer to construct a brick and iron roof house
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is getting a better house
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($113 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
Ok, Cement! I spent my first transfer on cement because I want to finish building my 4bedroom house. I am happy!
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
It was very early in the morning and I saw this money from GiveDirectly and i was happy.
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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 opening up a shop business to support my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that we were able to construct a house for our family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was when a friend started a conflict with me a week ago.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is evening time because this is when I sit and converse with my husband after work.
