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 life is that, I have own oxen that are going to ease my agriculture(ploughing and transporting agricultural produce from the farm). Secondly, I have acquired household items that has made my very happy because my house is very descent to stay in. Before receiving this transfer, I didn't have oxen of my own, I hired people's oxen which were not readily available in time. I had only one small old mattress and this left my children sleeping on the mat.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I was overwhelmed my joy because I had got the money for purchasing oxen that would help with agriculture.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to purchase oxen at UGX 1,300,000 and UGX 400,000 that was left I bought household items( a bed, a mattress, clothes, utensil) and foodstuffs.
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access_time over 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will be able to buy a piece of land because where I'm right now is not enough for me to produce food that can feed my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning because it's a new day for to accomplish my new tasks of the day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced in my life is lack of enough land for farming because my family relies on it to earn income.
