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 almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
School fees and treatment ! I spent my third transfer on paying school fees for my children . I also cleared my medical bills because I was admitted in the hospital due to ulcers .
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different because am still a live and feeling much more better than it would have been if i never received a transfer . I have managed to pay the medication and my children have been able to go back to school. Thanks
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I think it has done in my opinion. This is because the process of registration was clear and free. We didn't pay any money for the services ,like paying for photos .
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($422 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my second transfer to buy building materials to renovate my house since i had a bad roof that was leaking and one side the wall was almost collapsing. I also paid school fees for my child who completed her senior four
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is waking up from a beautiful house with new and shinny roof
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($113 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
On iron sheets and timber! I used my first transfer to buy Orion sheets and timber for a 3bedroom house because the house I have is weak and it is about to collapse.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was worried about what to do with the house that was about to fall down, and then I received this money. I was very happy because in knew I would be able to build a better house.
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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 renovating my house because it leaks and also construct a toilet because i do not have one.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is my piece of land and the house i constructed on it.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is loosing my husband its now 9 years. I have really suffered raising my children due to lack of support from anyone.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when my children are back from school conversing and laughing.
