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It is a few minutes to our chat. Lets look at what the women we spoke to have to say about the measures taken and how they affect them.

We start in In Lwengo, NA is concerned she will lose her job!

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This is a concern from Kabale - they do not want to be forgotten in this food distribution. How do we ensure this? And she asks about loans…a lot of bound to change…will they still be able to get loans?
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From Namansaso, Hajara is worried, she could be arrested if she fails to pay back a loan she took. She has five children and a sick husband that she has to care for. She does not want to be arrested.
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Stella in Kabale is living with HIV and she has 4 children. She sold porridge by the roadside before COVID19. Her family is worried the food rations may not reach the. She cannot take ARVs because she has no food.
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Jobless as a result of these measures, Telo cannot even afford the soap to use to wash hands. Trucks are no longer bringing them food. She and her family are staring starvation in the face.
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In Nsangi, Evelyn wants to know if the loan paying period be extended by the Microfinance banks?
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In Kabale, another lady is also concerned about food distribution and whether loans will still be given after this Pandemic.
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For Kyakize in Luweero, the interest rates are her biggest worry. She hopes due consideration is given
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Mama Milka in Katikamu is concerned about the UWEP money.
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Unemployment is a threat for many women and Nansikombi in Mende makes this clear…
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A market vendor says her friends partners say they should not to go back home if they sleep in the market.
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Wevugila in Luwero brings up domestic violence. She is worried she could get killed as she has no escape.
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In Gulu, this lady is worried the congestion in the slums is exposing them all. She has a suggestion…
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Hajjati In Budo is looking for alternative means to get patients to hospital when the given authorities cannot be reached by phone.
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