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 cash transfer has uplifted me alot. I am debt free after paying off a debt which had lasted for over four years. This is a very big relief for me. I am also happy that I have been able to acquire an ox. I feel empowered to work hard and be able to fully cater for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was the happiest that day when I received the cash transfer. This money was sent at the time when I was battling many debts. I hardly had enough to take care of the family of eight children.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the first cash transfer to pay off a debt worth UGX500000 and UGX1200000 was spent to purchase a cow.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means owning oxen. This wilI improve on food production at household level which increases household income. This will have a direct impact on the standard of living in my household. I have been helping neighbours plough in their farm land in order for them to support me plough in mine too.
I own limited bedding and receiving this will faciliatate acquisition of such items for a better living.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the noon time after eating lunch. I do a lot of garden work which drains the body. Eating a meals gives hope and energy to be able to facilitate other household work. I usually dig in the morning and evening and eating lunch gives additional strength for the same course.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest harship that I face in my life is that I do not own oxen in order to facilitate early and timely ploughing and planting of crops for better yields. I have struggled for long helping neighbours plough in their farm land in exchange for them to plough in mine too. However, this some times comes late when the planting season has passed hence poor yields or no harvest at all leading to famine and low income.
