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 big difference now is that I can afford any thing that I want because I have money especially food, clothes and a bed.
Previously, I relied on casual labor for money meaning If I have not worked there is no money. The little money I got could not enable me meet all the basic needs, I had to prioritise.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy on receiving the transfer. I was very excited that the money was unconditional. We celebrated the transfer by buying meat and rice to eat on that day.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought 1 trip of sand and 1 of bricks that I intend to used for renovating my house. I used UGX 120,000 for treatment. I bought 2 mattresses, a bed, clothes and food. I lent out UGX 400,000 and saved UGX 300,000.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to buy a piece of land and oxen that will support in farming.
I hope to buy cow that will provide milk for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the noon time when I have had a meal.
I feel my effort was not wasted.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is sickness.
I am not able to work like any other normal person.
I feel pain most of the time but I have to force myself to work.
I can not just sit back because I will not have anything to eat.
This is the reason I have had food shortage in my household always.
