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.
Although it was not much money, my daily life's biggest difference is the delight I am feeling seeing that the health of my wife has greatly improved. She now freely walks without the support of the walking stick. This money came at the time I had lost hope of ever getting her better treatment since she was now bed ridden and all she could do was walk around the compound with a walking stick for support.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt so happy that I had got money to take my wife back for the review treatment.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer Ugx 700000 to buy ten bags of cement, and two trips of sands that I plan to use to start building.
I spent part of my transfer Ugx 100000 to treat my wife since she has an illness that is on and off given her age.
I bought a cow at Ugx 650000.
I am spending the rest of the money to cater for the daily expenses such as feeding.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to renovate my house because it is really in a poor state. I also hope to buy a cow that will reproduce and provide milk for my household. This will improve the standard of living in my home.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the noon time when I am seated with my wife. I feel her company which saves me from bad thoughts.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is sickness. My wife has been sick for a long time. Walking is a problem so she can not work looking at her situation.The little money that I get as pension is what I use to take care of her medical bills plus other needs of the household.
