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 daily life is happiness of having bought my cow that will give me milk. I will then sell the milk as my livelihood and a source of income.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt so happy. This is because I had got money that I had never held before. I would even work for over ten years to be able to have it.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer Ugx 1500000 to buy a fresian cow.
I then bought some clothes for my wife, and myself then food.
I also gave Ugx 100000 to the person hosting me. for just appreciation.
Enrolled
access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Recieving this money means I will be able to purchase land that I can settle in with my family and also buy livestock for rearing purposes.I want to own land so that I can be independent in my own compound because I am just a herdsman working for someone.The livestock would help diversify my income because, I would be selling milk to help me sort some of my family needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when i have not fallen sick and I have finished my daily work of grazing cattle.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing is lack of a stable source of income.I just depend on the current work i do as a herdsman which is not enough to support my family needs.
