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?
The moment I received my money, I felt very happy because I had never held such an amount of money.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life has improved in that, this season I was able to hire labourer to work on my farm. I am very sure of good yield this time around as opposed to when I used local tools and farmed on small piece of land. In addition, I also managed to access better treatment for my eyes. My sight is now good.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have spent my transfer on buying two goats and ten hens worth UGX 500,000, bought household goods/clothes( mattresses, a bed and shoes) worth UGX 400,000, paid labour worth UGX 150,000, paid medical bills worth UGX 100,000, bought a bicycle worth UGX 200,000 and solar panel wortg UGX 50,000. The balance was spent on food.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means acquiring bulls that will be used as oxen to plough gardens, and starting a small business that will act a source of income to support my family life.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning having woken up healthy to carry out work. When this happens, I thank God for giving another day to live.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship faced currently is having no source of regular income to support life, and oxen to ease the work of ploughing gardens.
