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.
At my advanced age, I do not have the strength to work. I have five grand children under my care and looking at the state the house we live in. I have always prayed and hoped that one day a miracle would happen so that I can renovate the house. With this responsibility, I needed extra financial support.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I heard a beep from my phone on that day. So I called upon my child who read the message for me. At that moment, I was excited and could not believe it. I only believed after he withdrew the cash transfer .
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I purchased 15 bags of cement worth UGX 420000. I bought two trips of sand worth UGX 170000. I am planning to purchase more construction materials and renovate the house.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to renovate my house. The roof leaks so much and also the wall has wholes which is not safe for me. Rats enter my house and spoil things. They eat food and even damage my clothes.
I also hope to buy food using this same money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the evening when I have had a meal.
I feel stronger.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of money to do the things that I would really wish to do.
My house leaks, I don't have food in the house but I don't have money that can take care of the need.
I am just suffering here.
