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 is much better ever since I cemented my permanent house. I now sleep in a clean house as opposed when the floor was not cemented. In addition, I also bought more 2 billy goats which is helping fertilize the goat.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my transfer, I felt very happy because I got money for cementing my permanent house which had taken me one year.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought solar energy worth UGX 280,000, household goods ( utensils) worth 800,000, bought building materials ( 12 bags of cement ) worth UGX 498000 and bought 2 goats worth UGX 200,000.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I intend complete my house using the Givedirectly cash. I stay in a house without inside doors and in dare need of plastering to cover the pot holes at the wall. My family sleeps in fear and coldness which some times cause pneumonia to my spouse. The well varnished house will look nice and provide comfort of stay. Also my spouse may no longer be attacked by pneumonia hence his life span will increase on earth.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is afternoon hours. Normally after lunch I rekax while chatting with my home people on how to manage the spouse issue. This has always consoled my life.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face currently is my spouse's surgery. This costed money for an operation and also maintance is difficult. Iam therefore failing in providing other basic needs to the family members becasue of its cost.
