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.
I am happy now because I have money at hand, I can meet my family needs in time. This financial support has also enabled me off set all the debts that I had and I was in position to repossess my piece of land from the money lender. Before receiving this transfer, I didn't have enough money to pay off the debts I had and meeting my family needs was a great challenge.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I was overwhelmed with joy because the money was going to help me off set all my debts and acquire some household items.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to purchase household items at UGX 450,000(mattresses, clothes, utensils) and paid off a debt at UGX 950,000. I have not yet spent UGX 300,000 but I plan to spend it later for acquiring school requirement for my children and foodstuffs.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will invest in crop production. I will buy oxen and ox-plough to facilitate easy tilling of farm land. My household survives on very small quantity of crop produce each year and is not sustainable enough to cater for our needs. Once my household realises a enough and good produce , I will be selling Some to raise money for Educating my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My favourite part of the day is afternoon hours. I do carry out gardening up to some time in the morning. Thereafter I relax after having a meal during lunch hours. Iam able to refocus my mind to other issues since I will be fresh and relaxed.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is inadequate money for sustaining my household needs. I depend on crop farming, yet in most cases is not reliable due to nature of rains and lack of better farming implements. Iam therefore unable to raise money which can help in Educating my children through cultivation.
