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 is that I fixed the doors on my house. This had worried me for quite a long period of time. I did not have money to fix doors. However, I am happy because I will soon leave in a nice complete house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy and relieved when I read the mobile money message on my phone. At that moment I knew poverty had been wiped out of my household.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I purchased doors worth UGX 1100000 and cement worth UGX 100000 and sand worth UGX250000. I bought a bag of flour worth UGX 35000. I spent UGX150000 on labour.The balance was spent on clothes and food.
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access_time over 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I have got support that will help me get cultivation land, complete my house and pay children's school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning after waking up and seeing my children go to school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship faced in my life is failing to have formal education since my parents didn't have money.
