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 am officially married which has made my parents very happy. I am happy too because when I go to visit my parents now, they welcome me with love and respect has their married daughter. Previously, I had stayed with my spouse for over 5 years which annoyed my parents and they started to disown me.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I was over whelmed with joy because it was going to be used to pay dowry to my parents.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
All my first transfer was spent to pay dowry and organizing the marriage ceremony. This financial support enabled us acquire 4 cows, 6 goats and UGX 200,000 was given as direct cash to my parents. We also bought some foodstuffs for the guests who had come to attend the marriage ceremony.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to pay my children's school fees in a timely manner which will ensure that my children will attain better grades and well paying jobs in future.
I pay school fees for my children from the money we get through a small business that we do.
We shall also hire land in order to cultivate crops for sale and household consumption which will combat famine and poverty within. We own a plot of land which can not sustain our household and facilitate education for th children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the noon time when I have come back from the garden. I cook meals for my household and relux with the children while observing the games that are engaged in. That makes me happy and where necessary, I make corrective action.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in my life is lack of land for crop cultivation. The plot of land that my household owns is where we have built and we hire land that we cultivate crops on yearly basis. This is not a reliable venture and that makes my spouse to rely on business in order to support the family.
