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.
My life has changed because I was in position to buy building materials for my permanent house. I am very sure of sleeping in a permanent house. Currently, I still occupy a leaking thatched house. Thanks to GiveDirectly for improving my standards of living.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt very happy because my standards of living was going to improve like building a permanent house. Previously, I could not manage on my own.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying building materials ( nails, iron sheets, 16 bags of cement, timber) worth UGX 1,000,000, transport worth UGX 40,000, paid labour for making bricks worth UGX 420,000, food worth UGX 30,000 and bought clothes/household goods ( mattress, a bed and 3 pairs of bed sheets) worth UGX 200,000.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I can build an iron sheet roofed house because this will relieve me from the burden of looking for roofing grass every year since it has become so scarce.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is after having lunch in the afternoon noon, all because it's good thing to put food in the stomach.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship faced currently is not being to find enough money that can build a more spacious house, feed and educate children, as well footing hospital bills when they become ill. This is a major stress factor in my life.
