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.
I have fulfilled the traditional obligation of paying dowry for my wife. Additionally, I paid a loan which enabled me recover my farm land that I had given out as security on a acquiring the loan. I now concentrate on doing my own farm work unlike before when I worked as a casual laborer on a daily basis because there was no money to meet the basic needs of my family members and pay dowry for my wife
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the mobile money message, I called my wife and told her. We both became so happy because GiveDirectly money was going to help us settle many problems that we had in our home.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used my first transfer for buying 2 cows at UGX 700,000 that I used for paying dowry. I paid school fees of UGX 150,000 and a debt of UGX 600,000. I saved some money and bought a mattress, bed sheets, utensils, clothes and food with the balance.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will be in position to buy land. I hired out part of my land due to poverty that attacked the family members. I have not enough farm land currently and has resulted in to poor harvests each season. Givedirectly transfers I will spend for repossesing my land. This land I will cultivate it inorder to improve on the food basket for my family members.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is evening hours. Iam able to relax after work while taking dinner. I share plans with my spouse at this moment.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is inadequate money for improving the living standards of my family members. I do not have enough, better beddings hence some of my children sleep on a mat.
