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 knowing that when my son comes back, he will put this money together with his and complete his house. I used to be worried seeing his incomplete house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy the moment I received my money. This is because I would finally help my son to complete his house.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy some livestock such as pigs, and goats at Ugx 170000 in total.
I am saving up Ugx 1500000 that my son will come from hoima and use to fix doors and do the finishing of his house.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will invest in livestock keeping. I have been longing to rear goasts and cows as a source of livelihood since Iam a widow with no one to assist.
Givedirectly transfers will enable me realise my dream of livestock keeping. These cows will provide milk for consumption and selling. The money got from selling milk I will spend on providing better health services to myself.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My favourite part of the day is morning hours. I feel much better after swallowing the drug that relieves pain in my bornes. This allows me engage in to some activities.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is sickness. I feel too much disturbance with my bornes and it's has become costly to treat from clinics. I have found it hard to save money for other needs hence is affecting development in my family.
