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.
The biggest difference so far is that the cash transfer has enabled me to purchase livestock that will empower me to marry. Before receiving the cash transfer, I had no hopes of marrying because I had no livestock.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I received the money at 03:31am. It read that I had received money from GiveDirectly. This made very happy and excited. I was happy because this money was going to boost my finances.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I purchased a solar battery worth UGX 300000 and a phone burner worth UGX 30000. I bought phone spare parts worth UGX 500000. I purchased three livestock worth UGX 600000. I have saved UGX 250000.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will buy cows that I will use as dowry. Currently I am staying alone because I seperated with my ex-wife so I need another good woman who will be helping me with home chores. I also repair electronics as side business. So I will use part of the money to buy equipments necessary for that job so that it becomes my main source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the night when I'm going to bed. This is the time I'm also resting after the long day of work.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of money to fully empower me to have equipments for my electronics repair business, agriculture and marriage.
