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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. Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
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Ben's family
Ben
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
27
workCampaign
Standard Uganda
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($445 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is better now in that i sleep in an iron roofed and cemented house compared to before when i used to shift from grass thatched houses with my little children when it rains.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly has done well by supporting me with the money which has enabled me to acquire an iron roofed house. Give directly has done nothing wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy building matetials like iron sheets, timber, shutters,and cement.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($470 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
 
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i will build a permanent house for my family and the balance i will buy some cattle for rearing.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening while sharing stories with my friends and family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship in my life is lack of enough support for my family welfare