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 feel relieved from the school burden that I had. Before I received the cash transfer, our children had been sent home for school fees. This bothered me alot and unfortunately I had no other option. Thanks be to GiveDirectly for sending the cash transfers at the right time.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I received the mobile money message early morning when I had just woken up. I felt relieved and happier at that moment.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent first transfer to pay school fees worth UGX 500000. I spent UGX 500000 to repair a motorcycle. I bought a mattress worth UGX 210000 and a blanket worth UGX 80000 and a basin worth UGX 14000. I gave out UGX 30000 to my daughters. I spent part of the cash transfer on medical bills and food.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to purchase household items like bedding and utensils in order to improve on my living conditions. Currently, I do not have enough mattresses, bedsheets, soucepans and plates.
I will also start up a small business that will be my source of daily income. The income earned will be able to support pay school fees and pay medical bills for my household members.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is after lunch. It's the only free time I have to relux while satisfied. I plan better when I have eaten than when I have not eaten. Children too come around and make fun, which puts lots of smiles on my face.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of a valid source of income that could support meet family needs. I occassionaly pay my children's school fees in time. Much of it, I earn through farming which at times I not reliable which makes me to borrow a loan with high interest hence I live in the vicious cycle of borrowing. I am not able to save any money to cater for emergencies because of too many demands.
