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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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The most significant impact is that I have acomplished what I could not in the shortest period of time. I have been able to rennovate my house. This was not possible in the past because I had many priorities. I was depressed because of lack of money to enable me execute my plans.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I heard the phone buzzing early that morning. I was amazed when I read the mobile message from GiveDirectly. I was very excited because GiveDirectly had chosen me.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent UGX260000 to purchase electrical wires, and a solar power system worth UGX700000. I spent the remaining cash transfer to purchase sand worth UGX110000 and cement worth UGX175000 and transport worth UGX100000. I spent labour worth UGX150000. Part of the cash transfer was spent on food and other basic necessities.
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access_time almost 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Givedirectly transfers I will spend on completing my iron-roofed house. I have a big number of children to pay their fees hence can not finish pastering and putting avarander on my house. The rain water is washing a way the wall and may collapse If not attended soon. The house will definitely look nice and strong once it's completed and may stay longer.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is afternoon hours. I finish eating lunch and start chatting with young boys in the community. I give them advises and it makes both of us proud.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of enough money for Educating my dependants. Iam trying to pay fees for my late friend's son but he is being sent home since some times due to lack of fees. This is kind of affecting his studies since I end up raising fees late.
