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's biggest difference is seeing that I beautified my house by buying metallic doors and windows that are bugler proof. This will help me curb the theft vice in the area and get enough fresh air into the house. Prior to getting this money my house had one entry and exit wooden door (in most cases would be broken by thieves) and I had completely shut out the other side of the door and windows since I had no meant to fit those sides.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt so happy for the mere fact that I had as well benefited from this project.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy some material such as one metallic door, two windows, two bags of cement, and paying up labor that helped me to fit them.
I then bought some live stock such as a cow, and chicken at Ugx 870000.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to buy a cow that help support in milk production which will be consumed as food. When my children fall sick, I move for a very long distance to collect milk for them to take.
I will agian but bulls/oxen that will support my household in animal traction. It's expensive to use tractors for traction but the use of bulls is cheaper. I till the soil currently with a hand hoe which is tideous.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the noon time when I am eating lunch with my children. They make me happy because I see smiles on their faces as a result of satisfaction. Finding what to eat is some times a challenge.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in my life is lack of enough money for paying school fees for my children. I have three children in primary education and termly fees is a very big challenge. I sell part of the produce every term in order to raise their school fees which leaves my household with little food.
