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 biggest difference in my daily life is the Improved health. My wife and myself were able to get treatment that has made us a little lively compared to before when we all were sick and unable to get treatment because we had no money or even means to earn.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt happy. This was a dream come true at my old age handling One Million plus Uganda Shillings. This money would then help my wife and my self get proper treatment.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy some bricks and paid labour that started building my house using mud.
I then spent part for treatment for both my wife (pressure, alcers, back and chest pain) and myself (diabetes).
I then spent some money on buying some house hold items like utensils, bed, two mattresses, and feeding.
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access_time over 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will plaster my house. Right now, whenever it rains, the wind splashes water on the wall which eventually washes away the soft soil at the joints of the bricks and I fear that in the long run, the house might collapse. If there is any money left, I will purchase household items like beddings, plates, etc. and a bicycle for fetching water, now that I don't have enough strength to carry water due to my old age.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is lunch time. It's the time that we as a family share a meal and h chat together.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is sickness. I'm diabetic and there is no money to purchase medicine whenever it's out of stock in the government hospital.
