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's biggest difference is the relief I feel within myself knowing that I am no longer a bitter person with my life. I was able to get money that I spent in my own way. Prior to getting this money, I always felt so bitter that anything would just piss me off. I wondered how life would be so cruel and yet other people had means to get what ever they wanted in life.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I was so happy that I felt so relieved from the bitterness I always felt.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my transfer to buy two cows at Ugx 1400000.
I paid some money to enroll my children in school.
I then used the balance to buy some house hold items such two mattresses, Bed sheets, Utensils, Stool, Clothing and stocked food staff for feeding my family.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will spend it for buying land. I produced children at home after separating with my spouse and they have no where to settle in future. They will build and carry out farming in this land hence making a living.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My favourite part of the day is afternoon hours. I watch over my children playing and is a sign that they are not sick. This relaxes my mind mentally.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest harsdship I face currently is poverty. Iam the only one responsible for the well being of my family members, so some times when I fall sick they end up sleeping hungery. My children lack basic needs like clothing, proper health care and their lives are in danger whenever they fall sick.
