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 daily life is that, I was in position to pay my children's fees at once and they were enable to report to school in time unlike before when I paid their fees in instalments and they used to report to school late because the money was not readily available. In addition, I have stocked 3 bags of ground nuts that I plan to sell once its price goes up to enable me raise my children's school fees.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I got a mobile money message from phone at around 6:00 AM notifying me that I had received money from GiveDirectly, I became very happy and thanked God Almighty for the cash because it was going to assist me address my family demands mainly children's education.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
Before getting this transfer, I had borrowed the money to pay school fees for my children that I paid when I recieved my money. I also paid school fees for my two daughters, bought 3 bags of ground nets, a mattress, a bed and UGX 600,000 spent for boosting my shop.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to buy two oxen and an ox plough in order to support in plouging land ready for crop cultivation. I currently hire oxen that I use to support in place of the tractor but it is very expensive.
I will also be able to pay school fees for my children such that they attain better education which makes them valuable citizens in future. I have been struggling to do farming in order to pay their school fees, it is very tedious.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is at around 3:00pm. That's the time I have eaten, free, and strong enough to continue with my work of sewing.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face in my life is limited income which has led to increased borrowing. I borrow money frequently from money lenders who charge me high interest rates. This has increased on borrowing and reduced on independence and resilience within the household.
