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.
Before receiving this transfer, I was sleeping in a mattress that was cut and I didn't have proper bed sheets. After getting this money, I acquired 2 mattresses and 2 pairs of bed sheets, for my self and children which has made me very happy because I am now having comfortable night sleep. Further more, my house was getting weakened by rainfall because the wall was built with mud . This transfer has enabled me plaster my house that has strengthened its wall.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I became very happy upon receiving my money because it was going to enable me acquire new mattresses and beddings for my self and family members.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my transfer to purchase 14 bags of cement, 2 trips of sand, a door, 2 windows, 2 mattresses, 2 pairs of bed sheets, water drum and paid construction workers. I have not yet spent UGX 90,000 but I am planning to send it for buying a trip of marum.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving the money means I will buy an acre of farm land in order to support the household in crop cultivation. I will sell some and eat some at household level. I only own an acre I farm land whichnis not adequate to proud food that can sustain my household. This money will bail me out from food shortage and limited finances.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is at around 1:00pm when I am able free and able to socialize with other women. The large family that I have is stressful in terms of feeding and providing for their needs. When an outsider comes in, it relieves me off part of the stress because I I get new ideas from them.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in my life is limited food for my household. This is resulting from limited land to cultivate crops which is coupled with lack of income to hire more. I have a large family whose main source of income is through farming. The land that I own has lost it nutrients hence it does not produce high yield.
