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.
Long before I received the cash transfer, I had no bed in my house. I was sleeping on the floor which was uncomfortable. However, I am now full of joy because I have purchased a bed and new bedding.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I received the cash transfer message at night. However, I read it in the morning. I checked my account to confirm if indeed it was true. When I confirmed the message, I felt very happy because GiveDirectly had chosen to help my household.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first cash transfer to purchase iron sheets worth UGX 450000 and timber worth UGX 250000 and cement worth UGX 600000. I also purchase household items such as a mattress, a bed, and bed sheets all worth UGX 250000. The balance of UGX 150000 I plan save so as I buy a cow.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will construct a better permanent iron roofed house that I will stay in with my family members. Te one I ok in now is small and costly in terms I renovation.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am mostly happy after every meal. That is because I seat down with my mother in law and othet family members to narrate stories about how the day went and that makes me happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face in my life is lack of a reliable source of income for treatment and daily upkeep. Most of the time, I do casual labour in order to acquire the necessary items needed by the household.
