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 that my business generates more profits as opposed to the past. Previously, I never made profits beyond Ugx 50000 each day but I have been able to double it after boosting the business with the GiveDirectly transfer.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy when I received the money and gave thanks to God for it.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used my whole first transfer for boosting my existing business by buying more stock.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means ability to pay school fees for my children who are in boarding school. Proper education for my children will give a brighter future for my children whether when I am still a live or dead. I have been struggling to pay school fees with the little proceeds I get from my small business but it had strained my business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I have realised some good daily sales from my business. It reduces my mind however much I am stressed. It supports me to meet my household's needs not forgetting paying school fees for my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Timely payment of school fees for my children is one of the stressful things in my life. I am running a small business but much of the money I get goes to pay their school fees and in most cases, I am not able to pay it in time which affects their academic performance in class.
