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 big difference now is that I have farm land which I got on mortgage. I gave the owner money UGX 400,000 in exhange of the land, he can reposses it once he pays back my money. I believe the land going to benefit me as I will be farming on it for the next years. Previously I had one acre of land that I planted avariety of crops and due to poor mixing , I got poor yields.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money, I was suprised because I had not received much money ever since I was born. GiveDirectly is such a unique organisation beacause they do things differently.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for starting up a project of rearing turkeys at UGX 800,000. I bought food at UGX 200,000, mattress, utensils and jerrycans at UGX 200,000, saved UGX 400,000 and spent UGX 100,000 on treatment.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to build an iron roofed house, buy oxen that will support in farming and take care of the education needs of my children. I believe this way, this money will support my family better.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the noon time when I am listening to family programs over the radio.
I feel my family is as well advised.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is inadequacy of land for cultivation. I have only one garden which is not enough to take care of my farming needs.
Some times I try to hire land from else where but this is expensive for me knowing that I have other household needs to provide and the fact that I don't have any clear source of income.
