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 in my daily life is the fact that I bought a public address system that I play all day and has boosted my business. This is because I make bigger sales now as compared to before when there was no music to attract customers. People tend to want spending time in areas with music. Prior to getting this money, I hardly made any money to cater for day to day needs. Today, the money I make daily has doubled the one I used to get in a fortnight.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt anxious because I had got money to boost my business.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
Since I operate a local bar, I opted to spend my first transfer to buy a public address system at Ugx 700000.
I then bought a metallic door and two metallic windows at Ugx 300000.
I bought a set of stools at Ugx 150000.
I later then shopped clothing for my children, myself and stocked food stuffs.
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access_time over 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My intention is to spend Givedirectly money for buying a radio system. Iam lacking customers from my Ajono and alcohol business hence I get little interests since many people this days preffer where there music for leisure. The radio system shall attract many customers in my business hence increase in interests. The interests realise from business I will spend on providing other basic needs for my family members.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My favourite part of the day is evening hours after my sales. I labour the whole day selling but only relax at stone Iam counting my end of day business success.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is sickness. My children are so sickly and I spend a lot money that could be used for providing other neccessities in the family. Iam therefore unable to engage in to farming since a lot of money and time is wasted in treatment.
