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 is that our household is much vibrant and comfortable. Being a young couple, we have acquired nice household items which have raised our living standards in the community. We have access to world news and we are updated on the current world affairs.
Previously, we could not afford all these items. We were living like any other ordinary people but looking at what I have now. We are an extraordinary family courtesy of the GiveDirectly cash transfers.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The cash transfer was received early in the morning. At first I thought it was a hoax but after I confirmed that it was from GiveDirectly. I was extremely very happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought household items such as a sofa set worth UGX 600000 and a television set worth UGX 25000 and a side board cupboard worth UGX 300000. I bought iron sheets worth UGX 100000.I bought a power converter worth UGX 90000 and a DVD player worth UGX 90000. I bought a woofer worth UGX 50000. I bought a battery worth UGX 150000. I also bought a blanket worth UGX 30000. I spent UGX 40000 on transport costs. The balance was spent on purchasing shoes and food.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will renovate my house in order to make it conducive. Currently, I bought a few bags of cement and plastered I buy it is still lacking.
I will buy bedding, like mattresses, bedsheets, a bed in order to improve on our living conditions.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening because that is the time when I am resting after a lot of household work. I seat with my familu members to plan d the next day and share challenges that we had met during the course of the day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in my life is that I do not a regular source of income that would enable me to buy household items and renovate my house. I depend on farming but that is a risky venture as we because we depend on rain fed agriculture.
