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 has improved because I acquired a new mattress inch six. I now sleep comfortably as opposed to when I slept on worn out one. In addition, though I have not yet started with the construction of my permananet house but I have already bought building materials.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received money, I felt very happy because I was going to build a permanent house.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer on buying building materials( nails, 3 trips of bricks and timber) worth UGX 1,600,000 and a mattress worth UGX 100,000.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that i would construct an iron roofed house. I have stayed in my current grass thatched house for four years since i was married to this family and the roof leaks whenever it rains. My family members do not sleep whenever it rains at night.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is lunch time and at this time, we as a family chart and share the little meal we have got for the day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of adequate land for cultivation and this has made me and the family to have little food in the house and this has caused famine in my household.
