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 owned 2 cows that I plan to pay as dowry for my wife to be. In addition, I was in position to acquire fertilizers and pesticide for my watermelon farm that resulted to a good harvest. After selling my watermelon I was able to get UGX 1,600,000 which I spent to buy another cow, dig and build a pin latrine for my family. Had I not received money from GiveDirectly, I wouldn't have managed to maintain my watermelon farm.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy the moment I received my money because it came at a time when I need money to buy fertilizers and pesticides for my watermelon farm.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to purchase two cows at UGX 1,000,000, 2 mattresses at UGX 180,000, fertilizers and pesticides for my watermelon farm at UGX 520,000.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means constructing an Iron sheet roofed house because roofing grass is very scarce nowadays, yet every year one needs to replace grass.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is noon after returning from garden because that is the time I tend to relax.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship faced in my life is ways to get enough money to be able to pay children's school fees and build an iron sheet roofed house.
