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.
Through this financial help, I was in position to acquire cows. I expect to sell these cows after some time for completing my house. In addition, I made bricks that I intend to use for constructing a permanent house immediately I get my second transfer. Previously, I didn't have enough me to acquire cows and I didn't have hope to build a permanent house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I became very happy because I was going to achieve my dream of constructing an iron roofed house.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to purchase 2 cows at UGX 1,250,000 and UGX 450,000 that was left I spent on making bricks that I intend to use for constructing a permanent.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Recieving this money means I will be able to build a better house for my household. The one that I currently sleep in leaks and this does not provide comfort at all. Grass is scrce these days so I am actually planning to build an iron roofed house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the noon time when I am seated with other members of the family. We tell stories which make us lough.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is inadequacy of land for cultivation. I do hire land each time I want to cultivate. This is expensive for me the fact that my household income is low.
