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.
I am happy because at my advanced age, I do not have strenght to do casual labour for a living. I depend on my daughter who takes care of me single handedly. I am also happy that I constructed a permanent house with the cash transfer.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
My daughter informed me on that particular day that I had received money from GiveDirectly. When I heard the news, I felt very happy and excited because I received money to help me in my advanced age.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent UGX189000 to purchase cement, sand worth UGX200000. The rest of the cash transfer was spent on food and house construction.
Enrolled
access_time over 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
According to me, recieving this money will mean buying livestock and renovating my house hence improving my living standards.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is mostly in the morning.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is poor accomodation and health. I sleep in a dilapidated structure and have been sickly without proper treatment for lack of money.
