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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. Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
Abraham's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Abraham received a $469 initial payment.
"I have spent my transfer on buying two goats and ten hens worth UGX 500,000, bought household goods/clothes( mattresses, a bed and shoes) worth UGX 400,000, paid labour worth UGX 150,000, paid medical bills worth UGX 100,000, bought a bicycle worth UGX 200,000 and solar panel wortg UGX 50,000. The balance was spent on food."
Tabitha's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Tabitha received a $467 initial payment.
"My life has changed because through this cash transfer I was able to buy more clothes for my children and I. We can now afford to dress well and change clothes on daily basis as opposed to when we worn out clothes. In addition, I have also acquired cows and goats which I intend to rear for my children's future needs."
Kahindi's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Kahindi received a $514 initial payment.
"I spent part of my first transfer on buying some four goats worth KES 12000. I then bought some building materials such as iron sheets, building poles, timber and nails. This was for the construction of a new house since the previous one was in critical condition. I also purchased some plastic chairs to replace the worn-out mats that I have been using. The remaining amount of money, I bought enough foodstuffs for my family and some other household items."
Joseph's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Joseph received a $464 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer to get back my farm land at Ugx 1000000 I then bought iron sheets that I used to roof my house that I had built but failed to get money to roof it. I also bought a bed, three mattress, three pairs of bed sheets, a goat and stocked food to feed my family. I then build another grass thatched house that would accommodate my children and other visitors."
Kabibi's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Kabibi received a $517 initial payment.
"I spent part of my first transfer on buying some livestock such as a pair of oxen, a dairy cow, and some goats. These have been my well thoughtful assets for a long period of time but I could not afford to purchase them. I also cleared a medical bill since I have been unwell for a long period of time and I had no money for the medication. The remaining amount of money, I bought enough foodstuffs for my family, some other household items, and nice clothes."
Ramazan's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Ramazan received a $464 initial payment.
"I plan to spend most of my first transfer to build a permanent house. I used part of my transfer to buy livestock such as two goats, chicken that will act my personal assets."
Jumwa's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Jumwa received a $516 initial payment.
"I spent part of my first transfer on buying some building materials such as iron sheets, building poles, timber, and nails. This was purposely for the construction of a new house for my children since my house was small it could not accommodate us all. I then bought some goats as my living asset that I can lean on in case of any financial difficulties. I later bought a bed and a mattress to replace the traditional bed that I have been using for all those years. The remaining amount of money, I bought enough foodstuffs for my children and decent clothes."
Safari's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Safari received a $517 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now keep goats in my compound. For all those years now, I have been longing to buy them but I could not due to low income and other urgent family needs that needed to be taken care of at that particular time. I am now happy with the progress I have made because some have started reproducing and this gives me hope that they will increase in number within a short period of time. This also assures me that I will achieve all my goats through them."
Bahati's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Bahati received a $517 initial payment.
"I spent part of my first transfer on buying a dairy cow and three goats and chicken which cost KES 29000. I later bought some beddings such as a bed and a mattress to replace the traditional bed that I have been using for all those years. I then bought a bicycle which is now helping me in fetching water from the dam. I also bought a water tank which will be helping me in collecting and storing rainwater. The remaining amount of money, I am using it in buying enough foodstuffs for my family that would take us to the next harvesting season."
Salama's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Salama received a $517 initial payment.
"I spent part of my first transfer in buying some livestock such as two dairy cows and goats. I also bought some beddings such as a mattress to replace the old mats that I have been using for all those years. I also bought some building materials such as iron sheets, building poles, nails. This is purposely for the renovation of my house which had a leaky roof and weak walls. The remaining amount of money, I am using it buying enough foodstuffs for my family and decent clothes."
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