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.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the fact that I was able to buy a cow that will act as my investment. This is inform of it reproducing and in the long run act as security for many things like continuation of my child's education and perhaps his marriage (in terms of dowry) in the future. Prior to getting this transfer, I used to and still sell small fish for a living.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt so happy. This is because of the Grace God rendered for me to receive this amount of money.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy some livestock such as a cow at Ugx 680000 and two sheep at Ugx 270000.
I then bought some household items such as mattress, curtains, utensils and other miscellaneous items for my house.
I spent some money to buy six iron sheets, three poles, that I used to set up a shed on my house.
I spent the balance of the money to cater for the feeding of my family and other raising issues.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will purchase a cow which will culve and in the process, I will be able to drink milk and the offsprings can be sold in future in order to solve other family problems like educating children and meeting medical bills.
This is an opportunity for me to start up an income generating activity like a small business which will be generating daily income that supports the household hence sustainability.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest time of my day is after lunch. It is the time when we have been able to find what to eat. We then sit together and witness our children play. Playing for children is a sign of happiness and good health.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in my life is that I am a sickly person diagnised of having a problem with the spian code. I can not dig and if participate in any hectic work which demands a lot of energy. This has affected my household income as well as caused shortage in terms of food in the household.
