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 that, I am happy now because I have bought building materials ready for house construction. Before, I used to sleep under a grass thatched house with a leaky roof.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my cash transfer, I felt happy because I would build a permanent house and also buy a cow for milk production.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first cash transfer worth UGX 1,200,000 for buying bricks, sand and feeding. The balance of UGX 500,000, I intend to spend on buying a cow in order to help in milk production which will act as a source of food.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to build an iron roofed house, buy a cow that can reproduce in order to take care of the future.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the noon time when I am chatting with fellow women in the village.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is poverty.
Since my husband died, life is just a struggle. I try to find means of survival alone with no one to help.
