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 Joy I feel whenever I see my complete permanent house. I know that come what may, I will not get back to the life I had of always suffering to look for grass to thatch my house when the other one gets old and worn out.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money , I felt so very happy. This transfer would now help me build a permanent house.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my entire transfer Ugx 1700000 to buy building materials such as four trips of bricks, ten iron sheets, twenty four pieces of timber, one trip of sand, two windows, four bags of cement, one door and paying labour that helped me in the construction of my house.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will build a permanent house because, within my community, it is very difficult to find grass for thatching. This house will improve on my living conditions and will induce a saving culture in my household.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is around 2:00pm after eating lunch. It makes me happy because I will be strong and able to plan well.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest challenge that I face in my life is inability to have enough income at household level. My only source of income currently is in agriculture. However, it is does not cover my household needs throughout the year due to unpredicable seasons.
