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, I am now healthy because I can afford to have all meals on time. Before this cash transfer, I could same days sleep without food. Secondly, I also acquired a matterss and a bed.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I recieved my money, I felt very happy and even danced because I got money for building a permanent house and household goods ( a mattress).
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying clothes/household goods ( a mattress, a bed, utensils, a water drum, 2 blankets) worth UGX 444,500, bought building materials ( iron sheets and nails) worth UGX 309,000, paid medical bills worth UGX 28,000. The recipient spent the rest of her transfer on food.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will be able to see the doctor because I'm feeling a lot of pain in my body but I never had any money to pay for doctor's consultation.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning because it's a blessing for a new day in my house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in my life is sickness. It is affecting me negatively because I can't do any garden work and yet I rely on garden work for my livelihood.