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.
Owning a motorcycle has greatly changed my daily life as I am in position to fully provide for my family needs in terms of daily feeding, health care, transportation, availability of cash in flow among others. Prior to getting this transfer, although I depended on agriculture to feed, raising money for other needs was not easy as my wife or I had to do casual labor.
I am also an employed person and I offer transportation service to my community which keeps me busy and useful. Before getting this money, I used to hang out with peers that did nothing and at times ended up in trouble.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
Since owning a motorcycle has been my dream, the moment that I received my money, I really felt so happy that I had at last met my need.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my entire first transfer Ugx 1700000 to buy a second hand motorcycle.
Enrolled
access_time almost 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to buy a piece of land.
Currently, I hire gardens that I cultivate but this is very expensive for me.
I believe this money will save me from the trouble that I have been going through.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the evening when I am listening to radio programs.
I am able to learn new ideas.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of land.
I don't have money that can enable me to buy any so I hire just for a given period.
Sometimes when I fail to get money for hire, I don't cultivate and this in itself means lack of food.
