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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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1685137 UGX ($442 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($465 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have been having eye problems but since I received the money and went to hospital, I now feel better.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy because I was going to buy what I want.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my money on treatment for both the child and myself which costed me 120000, I bought a matress of 90000, 4 plastic chairs at 80000. The other money is yet to be withdrawn as we want to buy land for ourselves.
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access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to buy a plot land for for farming. My household basically depend on agriculture but we don't have enough land to cultivate crops and because of this iam forced to hire other pieces land for farming
What is the happiest part of your day?
Evening is the happiest part of my day because it's the time when my husband brings food for supper
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i face is lack of a stable source of income to support my family which has kept our household in poverty for a long time.
