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 feel happy because I have secured materials that I intend to use for constructing an iron roofed house that will accomodate all my family members. I am currently sleeping in a small house, my children are being forced to sleep with the grand mother.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I saw the mobile money message, I woke my wife up and told her. We both became happy, my wife said "The star has finally shinned on our household." It was a very exciting moment for us.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for buying 24 iron sheets at UGX 820,000, 5 plastic chairs at UGX 120,000, a mattress, 3 hand hoes at UGX 30,000, a goat at UGX 150,000. I used some money for making bricks at UGX 380,000. The balance was spent on school fees, paying medical bills and buying food.
Enrolled
access_time over 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will mean that I can renovate and expand the house I live in.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is accomodation. The house I currently live in isn't big enough to accomodate my family.
