In een gezin van vier kinderen was zij het enige meisje, de jongste van het stel. Als een slimme leerling in haar vijfde jaar van de basisschool, verschilde haar realiteit vaak sterk van haar dromen. Ze had nooit de trots gekend van het dragen van een schooluniform, omdat het magere inkomen van haar ouders de schoenen, de tas en de benodigdheden niet toeliet. Elke dag liep ze blootsvoets naar school, een constante herinnering aan hun ontberingen.

Dit is het verhaal van een mijnwerker uit een klein dorp die, ondanks zijn beperkte opleiding, succes en trots vindt in de ambachtelijke mijnbouw. Hij gebruikt zijn inkomsten om te investeren in beter gereedschap en droomt ervan een huis te bouwen en onderwijs te bieden aan zijn kinderen.

Scovia and Collins, struggled to pay school fees and invest in their farm. Now their kids are in school, their coffee farm is thriving, and they've even bought a goat.

Richard and Scovia's hard work is paying off! From school fees to a growing pig farm and brick-making, planning their forever home.

Milton and Martha have a groceries shop, boosted coffee sales, a piggery , and their kids are in school!

Sumaili has transformed his life. With the extra income, he's expanded his farm, improved his home, and ensured his children's education.

Now excelling in school, especially in science and math, Joan dreams of becoming a midwife, inspired by the compassionate care of local health workers.

Withus invested in a boutique and bought 2 goats. He plans to expand his business and purchase land for farming to increase his income.

The Future of Work: Is Basic Income the Answer?

Eliasa, a proud miner, is thrilled with the project. As a member of a 10-person savings group, he's used his earnings to buy mining equipment, a cassava flour mill, solar panel and a battery.

Now, their children attend school, they have enough food and a safe home. They're expanding their business with a motorcycle and a retail shop.

Azeri dreams of owning a commercial house. He achieved a significant step towards this goal by buying a cow. This investment aims to support his education and provide the foundation for his future home.

Thomas has started a fish farm and purchased materials for his home. Thanks to the cashtransfers, he's proud to be contributing to his community and providing for his family.

They aim to expand their coffee farm, a crucial step towards economic stability and self-sufficiency.

Unconditional cash transfers have empowered him to make significant improvements to his life.

Our evidence based approach in action

Joyce, a resilient 73-year-old farmer from Uganda, once faced the harsh reality of hunger.

He plans to complete the construction of his new home and establish a piggery project.

Coline, a dedicated father of five, has been a coffee farmer in Nebbi district for years. Before the project, life was a constant struggle. Limited dietary options and the inability to afford labor for his coffee farm were major challenges.