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 I was able to purchase construction materials. I am delighted that I was able to construct a two bed room permanent house. Previously, I was living in a small congested house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I read the message early the next day and I confirmed that it was really sent by GiveDirectly. I knelt down and praised God for sending GiveDirectly to uplift us from poverty.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the first cash transfer to purchase bricks worth UGX1200000 and sand worth UGX120000 and a bed worth UGX300000. The balance was spent on transport.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I can build a more spacious house, pay children's school fees and acquire livestock. This because my current house is small, and I don't have enough money to enable me pay school fees or acquire oxen to plough gardens.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning after waking up with all previous day worries gone through the night. It's like a new beginning all together.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship faced in my life is not having oxen that enable ploughing gardens on time, and the difficulty of getting enough money to pay children's school fees.
