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 relief I feel knowing that my husband has his own motorcycle and I can now get any financial help I need to cater for the day to day expenses. Prior to getting this money, my husband had to always ask to be given other people's motorcycles for him to ride and be able to provide for the family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt so delighted that my husband would now get a motorcycle and be self employed.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer Ugx 1650000 and topped up with some money from another source to buy a second hand motorcycle.
I then spent the balance to buy some food for the family.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Recieving this transfer will mean building a new house to live in.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in evening. At this time, I commune with my family members and crack jokes together.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I hve faced in my life is severe poverty. It has made me fail to meet all the basic necesities of my family.