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.
My life has improved alot because I have acquired household items such as bedding,mattress and nice clothes. These are items that I could not afford on my own. I am also relaxed and happy because I was able to pay my tuition fees fro a driving course. I have been engaged in brick laying for two years. However, it was not earning me enough money to afford a driving course.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I received this money around 04:00am. I read the message in the morning. I felt very happy and overjoyed because I had received an unexpected amount of money from GiveDirectly.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent UGX 100000 to purchase a bed, and UGX 200000 to purchase a solar panel and battery, and UGX 100000 to purchase clothes. I bought iron sheets worth UGX 300000 and cement worth UGX 300000. I paid tuition fees worth UGX 500000. The balance was spent on food.
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access_time almost 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to build an iron roofed house.
The one that I occupy currently leaks when it rains.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the noon time after I am done with morning duties.
I am able to chat family plans with my wife.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of food.
I do not have enough land that I can cultivate to get food.
I plant less and harvest less based on the size of land that is available.
