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 health life is now safe because I sleep comfortably on a better mattress. Previously, I slept on a mattress without a cover which used to trigger illness. In addition, I have also completed a driving training course and at the same time acquired a driving permit. I am now hopeful of getting a job in future besides being a senior four dropout.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt excited because I got money for joining driving training course in preparation for job market.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought household goods ( mattresses, 2 pairs of bed sheets, curtains ) worth UGX 523,000, bought building materials( 1 bag of cement for cementing my floor, 1 trip of aggregates and 3 trips of sand) worth UGX worth 186,000, paid labour worth UGX 191,000, bought a tree for making timber worth UGX 100,000 and paid for driving training course including a permit worth UGX 700,000.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will be able to build iron-roofed house for my family. I have spent a lot money repairing the grass thatched house every year since it easily destroyed by rats and termites. This has prevented savings in my family so I have failed in sustaining other neccessities.
The iron-roofed house once built will be sustainable and long lasting. This will enable me save for neccessities.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My favourite part of my day is evening hours. This because the whole Iam busy doing my personal home development issues. Iam only able to relax after completing my work.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of money for maintaining my family. This led my separation with the spouse since her parents wanted dowery hence Iam now living a lonely life.
