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 moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy when I received the cash transfer. I had hopes of starting up an income generating activity to support me.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My health has improved alot. I started a foodstuff retail business which earns daily income as compared to the past when I had less capital. My business turnovers have increased.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent the cash transfer to purchase part of land worth UGX600000 and a motorcycle worth UGX900000. I spent the remaining cash transfer on the repair of the motorcycle.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means buying an acre of farm land. I own two acres of farm land which is nit sufficient. This will improve on my household's resilience to famine.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening after a hard day's work. I sit with my family members, tell stories about how the day went and play with my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face in my life is inadequate food at the household. I do not own enough land for crop cultivation which leads to low crop production hence famine.
