Lighting Up Lives: The story of Joyce
Joyce, a resilient 73-year-old farmer from Uganda, once faced the harsh reality of hunger.
Empowering Farmers, Changing Lives: The Story of Jocknus
He plans to complete the construction of his new home and establish a piggery project.
A Father's Hope: Cash Transfers Change a Life
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.
A Family Transformed
Since joining the project, Irene and Wilfred's lives have undergone a positive transformation. They are now able to consistently pay school fees, ensuring their children's education. By taking back control of their plantation, they can optimize harvest timing, resulting in higher-quality coffee and increased income.
From Beans to Bucks: Diversifying for a Brighter Future
With these multiple income streams in place, he is now focused on expanding his coffee farm operations and growing his firewood business. This ambitious plan will not only secure his family's financial future but also contribute to the local economy.
Midline results coffee villages
People’s income drastically increased because of professionalization, diversification and not to be forced anymore to sell at a too low price.
Meet Eunice, a passionate nursery teacher
Let's continue to empower individuals like Eunice. Your support can make a world of difference.
Meet Morris, a dedicated coffee farmer
He now proudly employed local laborers, alleviating the physical and financial strain of harvesting. Additionally, he invested in groundnut seeds, diversifying his income.
Meet Joseph, a dedicated entrepreneur
Meet Joseph, a dedicated entrepreneur who's making waves in his community.
Meet Byeka, a farmer from Balendelende
He and his wife have been able to buy livestock, install a solar panel and battery for lighting, and build a fishpond.
A new country, our third country !!! IVORY COAST
We are excited to announce a new country, our third country !!! IVORY COAST
Unconditional Cash Transfers (UCT) in the DRC: A pilot study assessing the socio-economic effects in an artisanal mining zone of Maniema Province
IPIS undertook a comprehensive endline study to evaluate key indicators related to the socio-economic, physical, and mental well-being of UCT recipients, and provide insights into the impact of the UCT programme on beneficiaries.
“As a collective action & savings group, we no longer merely plan but execute the very plans”
The entreprenurial adventures such as those undertaken by the Tweyambe women’s group have enabled them to divert from the usual bar operating & alcohol manufacture which as stated earlier has enabled reduction in alcohol consumption in the community.
Exploring the Sustainability of the Collective-Level Effects of Cash Transfers
We are delighted to announce that our research on unconditional cash transfers in Uganda has reached a significant milestone: Filippo Grisolia successfully defended his doctoral dissertation on the 24th of September 2024!
MY ACCOMPLISHMENT IS THAT WITH THE CASH TRANSFERS, THE EDUCATION OF MY THREE CHILDREN IS GUARANTEED.
Did you know that in the 2021 - 2022 world bank survey of over 36 economies on the African continent, in 16 of them well over 50 percent of adults had an (bank) account. They include Kenya (79 percent), Senegal (56 percent), and South Africa (85 percent).
Nyamutooro and her husband Parmu, coffee farmers in Uganda
In Uganda, coffee is a critical part of the economy and its importance is growing. Over 1.8 million households grow coffee, and coffee contributes nearly a third of the country’s export earnings but despite such an outstanding number of households involved, many coffee farming households do not earn their worth thus living lives below life satisfaction.
We are almost finished with construction our house
LIFE UPDATE: Since we last talked and shared the story of Muhezi and Nsugwa, they have been busy with more progress as attaining their usage of the cash transfers in securing a better future for them and their children.
The average farmer income in Uganda is 795.70 USD a year which is approximately 2,679,917. USh a year
One major criticism of Universal Basic Income is that unconditional cash transfers discourage recipients from working. Universal Basic Income (UBI) constitutes an unconditional cash transfer that is provided to all residents on a long-term basis, regardless of income and with no “strings attached” (Marinescu, 2017).
With the cash transfers, I have been able to solve the issue of school fees for his education.
For Nyinamahuro, the education of her grandson is paramount and thus the first expense once the unconditional cash transfers started was his education. Nyinamahuro’s basic source of income and livelihood is her farming.
Mtn Uganda, what is it and what does its existence signify for unconditional cash transfers?
With the recent launch in the village of Ndhew-Adolo in the West Nile Region of Uganda, noticeable amongst the imagery was a bright yellow tent with individuals endowed in bright yellow shirts written MTN.