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.
I look very healthy and happy because I acquired house hold items that I needed. I am glad that I have money to buy food and medicine since I have ulcers which used to attack me often. I had no financial assistance incase of an immediate attack.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I received a message early morning. However, I did not read it. After about 10 minutes, I heard people shouting in the whole neighbourhood. I woke up and called upon my neighbour who read the mobile money message for me. I was extremely overjoyed at that time.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
The first cash transfer was spent on purchasing strong saucepans and dishes worth UGX 700000. The balance of UGX 1000000 will be spent on purchasing a cow.
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access_time over 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to complete the construction of my house. I will buy Windows and a better door that can make my house attractive.
I will also buy household items and a cow that will provide milk for my family. This will keep me healthy.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the evening when I am with my grand children.
They make fun especially on how their day went.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of food.
I do not have land that I can cultivate in order to get food.I buy food with the little money that well wishers sometimes give to me but life is not easy. There is no money.
