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 has changed in that, I sleep well and live a much healthy life. Previously, I used to sleep on a very old mattress without a net which always exposed me to malaria.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received money, I felt very happy. This is because I got money for buying things which I never had like a mosquito net, curtains and a plot of land.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a plot of land worth UGX 1,500,000, bought clothes, household goods( utensils, mattress, curtains and mosquito net) worth UGX 130,000. I also bought cassava flour worth UGX 10,000 and intend to spend the balance of UGX 60,000 on food.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means sleeping in a comfortable house. The house I stay in currently is leaking and it is very difficult to find grass coupled with the high cost for it.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning after waking up without any stress. I go out to my garden to dig and that makes me happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of household items like mattresses, bad sheets, a blanket, soucepans and other utensils. I sleep currently on a small mattress that is not comfortable to sleep on.
