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 that, I own a plot of land. This makes me excited because in the future, I can either build a commercial house or resell the land with profit since its located in an urban center. Before, I never owned enough land and it always worried me since I had children.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money, I felt very happy. This is because the amount was too much for me.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have used my first transfer to complete the payment of a plot of land.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will be in position to buy a piece of land. Iam currently using one garden both for farming and homestead with my mother who was refused by her spouse. This is never enough to produce what can sustain our family and is making life hard in terms of feeding and affording other basic needs. Once I acquire land , it will be possible for me to maximise on crops production. This will improve on availability of food for consumption hence no serious hunger may torture my family members.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is evening hours. The whole day from morning Iam engaged looking for how best to take care of my family responsiblities throuh digging , casual Labour. The only available time is evening when Iam at anear by trading centre called Iyegun. I borrow a motcycle from friends and carry few customers to Bukedea town thus making some money for maitaining the family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of land. I have no where to practice crop production since my father abandoned me with mummy when they separated. This is really making life difficult since I realise very little out put from farming to help sustain the family demands.
