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 changed because I have managed to roof a commercial house that my father left for many years since he passed on. I hope to rent it out to generate income for paying school fees for my children. Before the transfer, he had stopped at ring beam level because there was no money. Secondly I'm expanding my permanent house soon will be sleeping in spacious house. Currently I'm still sleeping in a small house with my children.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received money from GiveDirectly, I felt very happy because I was going complete implementing the plans I had of expanding to build my permanent house.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer on purchasing building materials ( 10 bags of cement, 1 trip of bricks, iron sheets) worth UGX 1,061,000, Television screen worth UGX 220,000, Agricultural seeds (g-nuts) worth UGX 100,000, household goods mattress UGX 105000 and labour worth UGX 150,000
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will buy household items and pay school fees for the children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the night when I am going to bed.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is lack of money to cater for home basic needs.
