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.
This financial support has enabled me acquire a bull that I believe will help with agriculture. In addition, I bought a bed and 2 mattress that have given me comfortable night sleep. Prior to receiving this transfer, I borrowed oxen for ploughing my land and I had an old mattress that was not comfortable to sleep on.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I became very happy then thanked God for the gift of cash which was going help my family.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to purchase a cow at UGX 775,000. UGX 925,000 I bough the following items; 2 mattress, a bed, curtains, utensils, foodstuffs, paying medical bills and hiring an acre of land.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to buy a plot of land at the centre, cows that will reproduce and provide milk for my family.
I also hope to buy oxen that will support farming.
This will help in taking care of any eventualities that may arise in the future.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the noon time when I am seated with my husband.
I feel cared for.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is sickness.
I have a child who is sickly and yet getting money to take care of his medical bills is not easy.
I do casual labour to raise money so whatever I am able to earn always goes on medical bills.
I can not save to do other better things.
