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 is different in that, my children now sleep mattresses as opposed to when they slept on hard mats. I'm very happy because on my own I could not have managed. In addition, I built a spacious permanent house for them though I have not yet fixed doors and windows . Currently, they are still sleeping in a hut which can not accomodate all of them.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt great the moment I received the transfer because I got money for building apermanent house for my children and acquiring household goods like mistresses.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought household goods ( mattress, water drum, utensils) worth UGX 355,000, building materials( 1 trip of bricks and iron sheets) worth UGX 844,000, paid labour worth UGX 150,000 and bought food worth UGX 50,000, cultural function burial worth UGX 10,000, transport UGX 10,000 and gifts worth 10,000 .There is a balance of UGX 30,000 which I'm planning to spend on school fees.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will straight a way pay for the plot of land that I'm currently staying in. I was told to stay in this plot of land since I didn't have where to go after the death I my husband.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is lunch time. I'm always happy when my children have had a meal in this part of the day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of money to cater for school fees for my children. With better education,I'm sure that my children will get better employment opportunities.
