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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What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I purchased an ox worth UGX 900,000, bought household goods/clothes ( mattresses, utensils and pair of bedsheets ) worth UGX 220,0000, gifts worth UGX 50,000. The recipient could not remember all items bought.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life has changed because with this cash transfer, I acquired an ox which I intend to use for ploughing my farm after buying another with the second transfer. In the past, I hired oxen from other people. Secondly, I also bought mattresses for my children. They now sleep comfortably.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy beacuse I got money for buying an ox which I never had.
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What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face is lack I enough food at the household. This is attributed to lack of oxen that would enable early ploughing ans weeding hence better yields.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is after a hard day'swork. I rest for a while while waiting for lunch and after lunch, I go to the centre to socialize while drinking local brew called "Ajon."
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means owning oxen that will be support for ploughing gardens. This will make vroo cultivation simple and hence food security can be realized at the household.
