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 that, I live happily because I was able to pay back loan and afford many household items. In the past, I didn't envision clearing this loan this soon because I never had a source of income. And clearing this loan has made me regain ownership of my agriculture land that I had given as security for this loan. In addition, I bought household items that I lacked before which has improved my living standards.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I saw the message of the money, I felt very excited. I knew this money would enable me to solve the family problems that i had like paying back loan.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have used my first transfer to pay off a loan of Ugx 1000000, to buy clothes, beddings, utensils and for paying medical bills.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means dying off the debt for the money borrowed for treating me. We had mortgaged an acre of land and and left with only two. We dig on the two but it is not providing enough produce for the household and sale. When we regain ownership of an additional acre, it will provide food for te household as well as support in educating children through its sale.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am done with all household chores. It's the time for me to play with my children and tell stories to them while they update me on how the day was while at school. That makes me happy because it gives me a picture a bout how my children are at school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardshipin my life is lack of a reliable source of income that would be spent on educating children and solving other family needs like feeding and buying clothes.
