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 life has changed because through this transfer I managed to get more 2 acres of farm land and I have cultivated on a large scale. In addition, I have beautified my house with the curtain I bought. Previously, I cultivated on a small scale because I had a small piece of farm land and my house was open without curtains.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received money, I felt happy because I got money for acquiring things which I lacked like farm land, clothes and utensils.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I purchased clothing/ household goods ( a bed, utensils, curtains and mattress) worth UGX 408,000, food worth UGX 29,500 and saved UGX 1,000,000( got farm land as security). There is a balance of 200,000 which I'm planning to spend on buying clothes for my husband and food.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving the money means empowering my household to acquire necessities like bedding, paying school fees and in case of any balance, buy goats for my household to act as an investent. Currently, we are sleeping on old mattresses which are small and we have a limited source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is after a meal, I will have completed cleaning utensils, satisfied and now reluxing with my children sharing experiences.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship in my life is lack of a reliable source of income in order to enable payment of school fees for my children as well as meeting daily needs for the household.
