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 life is that I am relieved that I received money that will enable me construct a large house that can accommodate my family and visitors. Before receiving the cash transfers , we were living in a two roomed house that is currently small and my children have grown up. I needed another house that would accommodate my children and luckily GiveDirectly answered my prayers.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I heard my phone buzzing at night and when I read the message. I was very happy because GiveDirectly had fulfilled their promise of sending us unconditional cash transfers.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I purchased a water drum worth UGX 60000 and iron sheets worth UGX 280000 and cement worth UGX 54000 and nails worth UGX 220000. I bought timber worth UGX 236000 and I spent UGX 250000 on labour. I purchased bricks worth UGX 600000.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means timely payment of my children's school fees. I have often paid school fees for my children late and that has affected their performance in class. When fees is paid in time, they will attend their lessons fully and get good grades which will lead to them having a brighter future.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I have just woken up. I thank God in prayer for the peaceful night and then set out for my daily struggles.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Inadequate food for the household I my main hardship. I hire plots of land that will affect my households productivity especially when I do not have money to hire, there will bw little food hence good shortage and weak immunity for the household members.
