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 ($399 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on building a latrine and a kitchen for my home. I am also repairing my house to improve on my hygiene.
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 that I now have my own latrine and this has improved my sanitation in the home and the risk of getting diseases has reduced.
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 directly to recipients through mobile money regardless of their location and status in the community.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($420 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building a latrine and buying construction materials for building a house. The latrine was my biggest problem for a long time. I also kept partvof the money for feeding and my medication.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I can easily access medication and good feeding in my sickly state and at my age.
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?
I spent the first transfer on my treatment since am always sickly due to old age.
I also bought some bed sheets for covering my self
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I have no specific plan for the next transfer however my son who is also my helper will plan for me.
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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 building better house so that I stop staying in a mud wall house
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is buying land that I divided among sons to settle their families.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing currently is the poor house facility. I am worried each day that the house may fall on my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am having a meal with my children. It is also at this time that we share our family plans.
