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 the happiness I feel having received this money. I was able to use my money freely without any condition. It has enabled me to renovate my house, change the lifestyle of my family as we feed consistently and on time, dress well, among others. Prior to getting this transfer all my family needs were catered for through the sewing I did. This was never a reliable source of income but it helped.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt over joyed the moment I received my money because I had never held this amount of money and given that most people were not getting it.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a cow at Ugx 550000
I then bought some cement and sand at Ugx 120000, Paid labor Ugx 250000 to renovate my house.
I also bought some household items such as stools, suit case, Utensils, mattress, clothes and feeding of my family.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to buy livestock which I can rear so as to be able to take care of the needs of my children in future. When these reproduce, provision of my children's education needs will be made easier because there will be something to sell off so as to raise money.
I also hope to buy some household items and make my home a better place to live in.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the morning when I wake up healthy. I am able to work and serve my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of money to provide for my family. There is no clear source of income for my household and yet I have a lot of responsibility ranging from treatment, school fees and all others. I sell off the little agricultural harvest that I am able to get in order to raise money that I use to provide for the family.
This in most cases has caused food shortage in my home.
