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 is better because I acquired 2 calves which I'm going to pay as bride price. I have not yet paid because I'm waiting for my second transfer so that I can add another calf and hold a cultural function. Prior to this transfer, I could not pay bride price because I never had cattle. Secondly, I can also afford to change clothes on a daily basis compared to before when I hardly changed clothes.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received money at 3:47 am, I felt very happy because GiveDirectly had fulfilled it's promise of giving us unconditional cash transfers.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I purchased 2 calves worth UGX 1,237,000, gifts worth UGX 17,000 and bought clothes/household goods( mattress) worth UGX 230,000. There is a balance of 117,000 which spend on food.
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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 build an iron roofed house.
Maintaining one which is grass thatched is hard based on the fact that grass is scarce these days.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the evening when I am at the centre with friends.
We share ideas.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of money.
At my age, I would have loved to have a wife but I don't have the resources to facilitate marriage.
Feeding is quite a charllage because there is no one to cook.
Sometimes I go without food especially when I feel tired.
