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 daily life's biggest difference is having bought the two cows that are now my investment in the family. When these calve, I will have milk to feed to my family and even sell off some to help in a few household needs. In addition to this, if there is a bigger issue to resolve, then I can sell off one calf to settle it. Although I am still doing what I used to do (loading sand, bricks, aggregate, among others in trucks) to continuously support my family, this transfer has taken me to a better level where I know that I can leave home content that my family has what to spare.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt so happy that I had got such amount of money that is unconditional.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy two cows at Ugx 1150000.
I then used some to buy some household items such as two mattresses, bed sheets, clothing and food stuffs. This totaling to 400000.
I then helped contribute pay up my brother's debt at Ugx 110000.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means my children will be able to attend school regularly, and acquire oxen to be used to plough gardens. I am hoping this will lessen the burden of looking for money to see them at school and the hiring oxen to plough my gardens.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening after children have returned home from school. Their presence brings moments of happiness through the games they play.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship faced is the challenge of finding enough money to pay children's school fees and that of hiring oxen to plough more gardens that provide food for the family.
