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.
Having purchased a television, I feel happy because it now keep me entertained and updated of what is happening in the country and the world at large. I used to admire people with televisions and it was my wish that I get one too. GiveDirectly money has made it possible for me.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was sick but the moment I received the transfer on my phone, I felt became so happy and felt better.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used UGX 700,000 of my first transfer for buying household items. (a bed, a mattress, a side board, a television and a solar planel). I have deposited UGX 1,000,000 for a piece of land.
Enrolled
access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this means getting another asset especially land.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon having finished doing my work.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship faced in my life is losing my parents and the challenge of educating my children with limited money resource.
