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.
Before receiving this transfer, I had only one bull that could not help me with agriculture. After getting my money from GiveDirectly, I acquired another bull to complement the one I had for ploughing. In addition, I now own a solar that provides light at night. previously, I used a torch that required replacing dry cells.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I became very happy when I received my money because my initial plan of acquiring an ox was going to attain .
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my transfer to purchase an ox at UGX 1,250,000, a solar UGX 130,000, a trip of sand at UGX 65,000, foodstuffs at UGX 5,000 and paid school fees at UGX 250,000.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will spend the money for buying oxen. These oxen I will use for timely ploughing of land hence earlier planting. There will be increase in crop production to sustain the demands of my family members.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moments is always afternoon hours after lunch. I realise energy after eating, which allows me to other domestic work for the family. Th I assist my spouse in doing some home activities and it makes her feel proude of me.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of money. I have been planing to start a business that could generate money for the family up keep but failled. Iam failing to meet the needs of my family members like providing better Education and feeding due to lack of money.
