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 having started my shoe business that is helpinge to support my young family. Prior to getting this money, I used to depend on my parents for some needs of my family since I had no stable place to get money except for doing casual labors
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt so excited! I had never held this amount of money.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent part of my first transfer Ugx 760000 to buy a cow.
I then bought two mattresses, a bed, curtains, stools, clothing and feeding.
I then started a shoe business at Ugx 400000.
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access_time over 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will be able to buy a motorcycle for earning a living. I currently depend on crop farming but is not productive enough to sustain the needs of my family members. I struggle on how to make ends meet both interms of food and provision other services. This motorcycle I will be earning from it through carrying customers in and out of Bukedea town. The money realised from bodaboda ridding, I will spend for providing basic needs like food and any other services in my household.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is afternoon hours. I relax with my young daugher after having lunch. She makes my joyful as her smiles after getting satisfied.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is sickness. I spend too much money on treatment of my family members hence it's harder to provide other neccessities like food and other needs. My family members are some times sleep without a better meal hence it's causing malnutrition.
