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 big difference in my life is that I have been able to buy construction materials that I am going to use for completing the iron roofed house that had stayed for long at roofing level due lack of money. I thank God that GiveDirectly gave me the transfers because it is going to take my house to the next level.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I heard the message tone, I woke up to check the message and when I confirmed that it was the GiveDirectly transfer, I became so happy and felt like flying.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used my first transfer for buying 10 iron sheets, a door, a mattress and poles. I have a balance of UGX 790,000 which I intend to spend on purchase of other construction materials for completing my house.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Recieving this money means I will purchase bulls and an ox-plough for ploughing my gardens because currently I just hire bulls to plough my gardens which is very expensive.Also I will build a small iron roofed house to accomodate by children because we share this house which is not enough for everyone in the family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is after lunch when I am satisfied.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that I dont have enough land yet I have many boys who will need land when they grow up.Besides this, our yields are very low due to limited access to land and the high number of people in my family, every little food is consumed so fast.
