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.
My life is much better because I have managed to settle a debt which had taken me five years. In addition, I have repossessed my farm land which I had used as security for the loan. In the past, I had a lot of stress because I could not pay of the debt and at the same time I farmed on a small scale thus a challenge of food shortage.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received money, felt very happy because I was going to settle a debt which had taken me five years to clear.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I paid off a debt worth UGX 1,500,00 and repossessed my farm land, bought for my wife clothes worth UGX 100,000 and paid labour for making bricks worth UGX 100,000
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access_time almost 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to pay off overdue debt in which my cultivation land was used as collateral security. Getting this land back will be useful in making sure enough food is available for the family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is after having lunch in the afternoon. With the stomach fine, I take a good rest from morning's garden work.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship faced currently is limited cultivation land that would provide food at home, since most of it was used as collateral security for money borrowed to sort out financial needs that were urgent.
