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 is much better because I managed to access better medical care which I could not afford before. Secondly, soon I will be generating income on monthly basis from my a commercial building which is now at it's final stages( cementing the floor)
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt very happy because I got money for building a commercial house which I intend to rent out and buying goats for rearing.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought building materials( 2 trips of sand, 10 bags of cements, iron sheet and bricks) worth UGX 1,040,000 paid labour worth UGX 330,000, bought two goats worth UGX 30,000 and paid medical bills worth UGX 300,000. The recipient could not remember all items.
Enrolled
access_time over 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I intend to use this money to build a bettee house and buy livestock.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is late in the evening when I listen to my radio while relaxing.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is accomodation. I live in a dilapidated structure.
