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.
My life has improved because I acquired DVD player and also subscribed with star times. I can now relax my mind with movies and music. In addition, I have also bought my children mattresses. They now sleep comfortably as opposed to when they slept on torn mattresses.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my transfer, I felt very happy because I was going to add another house and mattresses for my children.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying building materials( 5 trips of bricks ) worth UGX 1,100,000, bought household goods( 3 mattresses, DVD player, star time antenna) worth UGX 600,000.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I recieve this transfer, I'll use it for buying household item, livestock and pay my children's tuition.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The biggest happiest part of my day is in the evening after a day's work and I'm chatting with my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is lack of land to cultivate hence I don't have enough foood for my family. I currently rely on hiring agricultural land which is costly.
