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 was able to purchase new household items. I also bought food stuff for the family. Secondly, I acquired a piece of land for agriculture. This will increase our food supply.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt happy when I received the cash transfer. We were very desperate and hopeless at that time. We had no food and no basic needs.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
The first cash transfer was spent to purchase a mattress worth UGX130000 and a bed worth UGX130000 and a utensil rack worth UGX35000 and a basin worth UGX50000 and two jerrycans worth UGX10000. I bought a dozen of cups worth UGX15000 and a flask worth UGX15000 and a hand bag worth UGX15000. I also paid an installment of UGX1000000 on a piece of land. The remaining cash transfer was spent on buying food.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I intend to build a home for mysef with this money. I currently live on the land the land that we don't own.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is during lunch.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of enough money to meet family needs.
