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 biggest difference in my life is, I have managed to acquire items that I lacked in my household. I.e I bought a plot of land since we did not have where to live and farm on because my spouse is a bastard son and the land we occupied belongs to uncles. Secondly I bought household items like mattress, Utensils and clothes.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I saw money in my phone, I became so happy for GiveDirectly's help. I jumped and ululated for the receipt of this transfer because it was unbelievable.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent Ugx 1500000 to pay for a plot of land and the remaining Ugx 200000 I spent it on household items.
Enrolled
access_time almost 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will buy plot of land because apparently me and my husband don't own any piece of land. We built our house on his parent's land so the money GD is going to give us is going to give us an opportunity to have our own land that we can do any activity on it. I will also buy household Items like the beddings, chairs, new utensils and some clothes for us adults and our baby.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I am around people. This is usually the time I am done with work and I'm relaxing.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is poverty. We mainly depend on casual labouring for a living but it does not sustain all our basic needs like proper feeding, medical care and other necessities.
