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 am extremely happy because I purchased agricultural tools. Previously, I had no oxen and ox-plough of my own. I had to carry out casual labour in exchange for oxen and ox-plough to till my farm lands. I am now very confident that I will produce abundant food crops with these agricultural inputs. I am very grateful to GiveDirectly for the cash transfers.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
At first I was consumed with joy and could not believe it when I read the mobile money message. I recall seating down to compose mself and plan on what I needed to do with the cash transfer.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
The first cash transfer was spent to purchase a pair of oxen worth UGX 1200000 and an ox-plough worth UGX 220000 and an oxplough chain worth UGX 50000. I also bought one sack of flour worth UGX 110000. I paid a debt worth UGX 120000.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means acquiring livestock that will be used as pride price/dowry for a wife, and as well as oxen to plough gardens on time. I had a woman but her people re-called due to unpaid pride price.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning after waking up knowing I got another day to live.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship faced in life is relying on casual labour in other people's gardens to earn money which is never enough to even buy a bull or a cow.
