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 daily life has changed because I acquired motorbike which generates income (profits) to meet my family basic needs like food and treatment. I also save part of the profits with the village saving group. I hope to spend the savings on buying Livestock (cows). In the past, life was very hard because I had no source of income and I could not even participate in any of the saving groups.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt happy. This is because for long I had wanted to buy motorbike but I could not though I used to farm. I give thanks to God.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer on purchasing motorbike for business worth UGX 1,700,000.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to pay dowary to my parents-in-law, buy a piece of land.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the evening when I am with my wife.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is inadequacy of land for cultivation.
