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 most significant impact is that the cash transfer helped us alot. I have been operating a boda boda business so as to support my siblings. However I could not fully support them due to low income. We did not have enough food stock and our living standards were really wanting. I am very thankful that with the cash transfer I can confidently support my siblings.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy that day when I received the cash transfer. I was overwhelmed with joy and excitement. Being an orphan, I have
to take care of four of my younger sibblings, I needed money to be able to support them.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the first cash transfer to purchase a mattress worth UGX80000 and bedsheets worth UGX40000 and a bed worth UGX140000. I bought a door worth UGX170000 and cement worth UGX180000 and sand worth UGX100000. I spent UGX140000 on labour. I bought firewood worth UGX200000. I also bought some clothes and food for my siblings.The remaining cash transfer of UGX300000 is being saved for future use.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means getting an opportunity to develop my self.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Evening is the happiest part of my day after I finished to my casual labour work.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship faced in my life losing both parents.
