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 have purchased materials which I will use for constructing an iron roofed house. I now have a mattress and blanket which I did not have before.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer I became happy, I feel relieved and empowered to do what I was not able to do before.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for buying bricks at UGX 1,100,000, timber at UGX 350,000. I purchased household items (Blanket, a mattress, utensils) with the balance of the money.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will build an ironsheets house that is big enough to accommodate all of us. The house we are in currently is not in good shape, it was ivaded by termites and rats and the grass needs to be replaced frequently, which is costly. I will also buy some cows for diary and ploughing if at all there is some balance. This will help save our money that we spend on hiring ploughing services.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon because it is the time my children come back from school and we sit together as a family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is lack of money to cater for the household's basic needs. This include; medical care, education and proper feeding. I would wish my family to have 3 meals a day but its not easy because there are no resources.
