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 moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy because I got money for securing a plot of land and buying tailoring machine.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life has improved because through this cash transfer, I bought a tailoring machine which is giving me daily income for supporting my family with basic needs. Secondly, I also secured a plot of land and I plan to set up my home there since my marriage failed.If it was not for this aid, I wouldn't have managed to acquire all this. Thanks to GiveDirectly for the unconditional cash transfer.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I purchased a tailoring machine worth UGX 320,000, household goods/clothes (and mattress and apair of bedsheet) worth UGX 200,000, two goats and hens worth UGX 100,000 deposited for a plot of land worth UGX 1,000,000. Recipient could not remember all items bought.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to buy a piece of land that I can sattle with my children since their father has rejected me. Where I currently stay is my brother's home and staying with a relative is not an easy thing especially now that my marriage failed.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the noon time when I have been able to provide food for my family. I am happy when my children are satisified.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is taking care of my children alone as a single parent. I do casual labour most of the time just to be sure that atleast we have a meal.
