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.
My life has improved because I acquired a bed and another mattress for my children who now sleeping well as opposed to when they slept on hard mats. In addition, I own a cow which I never had.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy because GiveDirectly has enabled me to acquire a cow which I never had.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a cow worth UGX 1,000,000, colthes/household goods ( mattress, bed sheets, suit case, a bed and utensils) worth UGX 475,000, bought food worth UGX 200,000, gift worth 60,000 and paid medical bills worth UGX 55,000.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to buy a plot of land so that I can settle with my children.
I am a single parent and I believe this transfers will help me best.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the evening when my grandmother is playing with my children.
I feel loved.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of money.
I am a single parent with four children from different fathers.
Providing for them is a big charllage to me the fact that I don't have money.
I try to do all it takes to see to it that I provide for them but it is not easy.
