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 tremendously changed because I managed to acquire an acre of land which I plan to cultivate my food crops in the next season. In addition, My wife and I can afford to dress well. Previously, I never own farm land I used to just rent and I only had 2 pairs of clothes which were not enough.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I felt happy and thanked God because I got money for improving my standards of life like acquring an acre of land for farming.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have deposited for an acre of land worth UGX 1,000,000, rent farm land worth UGX 300,000, bought clothes / household goods worth UGX 215,0000, bought food worth UGX 70,000, transport worth UGX 18,0000 and paid medical bills for my wife worth UGX 32000.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will be able to buy a piece of land for farming. The piece of land that I have now is too small to produce food that can sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon because it will find that I'm done with garden and I will be resting or having lunch.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced in my life is sickness like recently my wife lost her pregnancy after us spending alot of money for treatment.
