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.
I have owned a motorbike that is being used by my spouse for transportation business. I am happy because us a family we now have money at hand that we save part and the other part for supporting the family. Secondly, I was able to acquire clothes for all family members. Before receiving this transfer, providing for my family members was a challenge because I didn't have a stable source of income and my clothes then were very old.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received my money at around 5:00 am, I was overwhelmed with joy, having got money to buy motorcycle.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent UGX 1,200,000 of my first transfer to buy a motorbike that my spouse is currently using for transportation business. UGX 500,000 that was left, I bought household items (a mattress, a bed, bed sheets, clothes and foodstuffs).
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access_time over 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will acquire a motor cycle that my spouse will be riding for transport. The money he will generate will support the household meet daily needs.
The balance will be capital for me to start a small business that will be my source of income and support to the household as well. The proceeds from 17th business will be for household development hence an improved standard of living.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is from 4:00pm when my spouse has come back from wherever he had gone. Through the day, I will have been lonely and go presence makes me happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in my daily life is lack of innitial capital in order to start an Income generating activity at household level. We earn a source of living from farming but lacks sustainability due to poor seasons.
