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 I got in my daily life is the peace I feel now given that I got money that has helped me and has relieved me from the pressures (paying fees, feeding my family and maintaining the status quo) that I was suffering from prior to getting this money.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt so happy. Given the situation that I was in, I am very grateful that I got this chance of the transfer as it will now help boost my life in many ways.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy some household items such as two mattresses, a set of stools, food, and then treat my sick children.
I then bought a cow at Ugx 500000.
I then bought some items that I used to boost my shop at Ugx 400000
I then hired a piece of farm land at Ugx 650000 that I will use to farm rice.
I am the paying some labor that is helping me to mold bricks.
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access_time over 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to invest in business. Iam currently gambling on paying school fees for the children due to lack an income generating activity. Givedirectly transfers I spend on starting up business to generate more money. The interest got from my business I will spend to pay school fees for my children studying at Amus primary school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I wake up for prayers in the morning and continue with my normal day to day work. I normally feel relax and happy with my spouse after our children eating in the afternoon.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is hunger in my family. My children are sickly and I spend a lot of money on their treatment hence cannot provide other basic needs like food and better Education to them.
