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 very happy because I got money for buying cows and household goods like a mattress and a bed.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life is much better because I have bought cows which I intend to use as dwory for my wife. Previously, I had nothing to give as dwory. In addition, I acquired a bed and sleep very well without suffering from ant bites.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought two cows worth UGX 1,200,000, household goods/clothes(a bed and a mattress ) worth UGX 360,000, bought a pig worth UGX 50,000. The rest of the transfer was spent on food.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I can buy livestock both for marriage and agriculture.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is during morning hours because I have a new day to live and fulfil my dreams.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is unemployment. I don't have a stable source of earning.
