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.
I am currently sleeping in grass thatched hut that leaks whenever it rains. Given the scarcity of grass in our community, its now a great challenge to maintain a hut. Having received my money, I was in position to acquire most of the required materials for constructing an iron roofed house which will relief me from the leaking hut. I am intending to start and complete the construction once I receive my second transfer.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I received a mobile money message at around 6:00 AM and I went ahead to confirm with my mobile money balance. On realizing that I had actually received my money, I was overwhelmed by joy because I had got money to acquire materials for constructing an iron roofed house.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent UGX 1,150,000 of my first transfer to purchase 16 pieces of iron sheets, 15 bags of cement, 8 bags of lime and timber. UGX 550,000 I bought 2 windows, a door and trip of sand.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means it's the only opportunity available to build a simple iron sheet roofed house. This is because the current grass thatched house leaks during rainy season, not spacious enough, and it has become difficult to find roofing grass nowadays.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is always in the afternoon.This is because I will have finished doing work and I am just taking a relaxing rest.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship faced my house structure is not good enough for whole family and it leaks when it rains creating an inconvenience of not sleeping at night.
