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 daily life has changed because I can afford to have a balanced diet. In past, I could only eat vegetables. In additional, I'm now a sure of earning daily income on agood day I can Gget 5000. This profits meet the needs of the family like treatment because I acquired sawing machine. Previously, I had no source of income.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, felt happy. This is because I was certain of acquiring a sawing machine for generating income in the family.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer on depositing for piece of land worth UGX 500,000, bought sawing machine worth UGX 460,0000, clothing/household goods (blanket, pair of bed sheets, utensils and mosquito net) worth UGX 200,000, food ( cassava flour) worth UGX 150,000 and saved worth UGX 400,000.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will be able to build an iron roofed house, buy a cow that can reproduce to take care of the future.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the noon time when I am seated with neighbours.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is sickness.
My children are sickly and yet getting money to take care of the medical bills is a challenge.
There is no clear source of income.
