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.
My life better because through this aid I was able to acquire 3 goats which I'm rearing. I hope to buy a cow incase they mutiply in number. In addition, next year I have also got where to cultivate. Previously, I never own even a goat and had no where farm.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very excited when I got money because I was sure of getting where to farm since I never had farm land.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought building materials( iron sheets) worth UGX 330,000, bought 3 goats worth UGX 320,000, rented farm land worth UGX 400,000, bought clothing/ household goods( mattress utensils) worth UGX 410,000 and gifted my spouse 240,000.
Enrolled
access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will be able to buy farm land. My household faces food shortage since I just purchase what to eat due to lack of land. The land I own will be used for farming hence increase in production. The produce will improve on food basket to sustain my family members.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Iam engaged doing both donestic and other family responsibilities the whole day. Iam only able to relax in the evening hours while watching star times channels. I watch football matches that make me excited and forget some pressing issues at home.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of enough food to feed the family members. Iam forced to survive on a single meal and unbalanced diet hence my children are having unhealthy growth.
