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 seeing that I was able to start up a personal business that is earning me a daily income and make my personal decisions regarding it. Prior to getting a transfer from GiveDirectly, I used to work in another person's saloon where by I had no say in anything regarding the business (most especially the little pay I was getting).
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt so happy that I knelt and thanked God for this kind of help.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer Ugx 1500000 to buy machinery, and a timber house that I used to start up men hair cut saloon.
I then used the balance of my transfer and bought a bed and mattress at Ugx 200000.
Enrolled
access_time almost 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to marry a wife.
It is one thing that I have always wanted to do but failed because I don't have money to facilitate the process.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the evening when I am seated with my brothers.
We are able to encourage one another.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of oxen and an ox-plough to support in the farming activity.
I don't have money that I could otherwise use to buy.
This delayes my whole farming process because I have to use a how.
