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 happiness, joy and relief I feel knowing that I got money that I am spending without any conditions. Before getting this transfer, I used to be so myserable always doing casual labor to raise money. Today, I am happy I have started my own business and will not suffer the fate of working for people any more.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt so deligthed that I decided to first keep law and hide my phone. I was so happy the money I had got would now help me to carry out my personal plans.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy household items such as mattress, bedsheets, utensils.
I bought four goats totalling to Ugx 500000.
I then bought some iron sheets, bricks, cement, sand and paying labor that helped and renovated my house and will help to build my kitchen.
I stocked charcaol at Ugx 300000 that I plan to use to start my business.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will able to start a bodaboda business that will generate daily income to sustain my household's welbeing. Secondly, I will be able to plaster and cement the floor of my house. Lastly, I will also spend this transfer on purchasing livestock since I don't own any as per now.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm happy in the afternoon when I have managed to get for my household what to eat. Sometimes I be sad when I have faild to provide for them for them what to eat because sometimes they starve.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I'm faced with a challenge of taking care of my dependants especially the grandchildren and my old mom. The most challenging thing is seeking medical attention since I do not have enough resources because I depend on subsistence farming.
