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 lifestyle has changed drastically. I built a permanent house and bade farewell to thatched house. I had lived in a thatched house for over ten years. It was small and expensive to maintain. I àm happy and lucky to have been sent the cash transfer.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money was my happiest moment ever. I had a lot of thoughts and needs. My heart was filled with joy at that moment.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I purchased iron sheets worth UGX 246000 and a metallic door worth UGX 200000 and two windows worth UGX 160000. I bought bricks worth UGX 510000. I paid the builders UGX 150000. I am planning to purchase household items with the rest of the cash transfer.
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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 buy a piece of land, build a house and settle with my children.
I believe I will be more comfortable in my own home than I am here.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the morning when I wake up healthy.
I am able to work for my household.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of money to buy land.
I have always wanted to buy land yet I never had the opportunity due to lack of finances.
I came back home from marriage but life I not as easy as I expected it to be.
The piece of land that is available for use is too small to accommodate the need.
