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 life is much better because I have paid school fees for my children this term without depending on farming proceeds as I used to in the past. Secondly, I have bought building materials for my permanent. Though I'm still sleeping in leaking thatched house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very excited because I got money for paying my children's school fees.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought building materials ( 2 trips of bricks) worth UGX 600,000, paid school fees for my 3 children worth UGX 598,000, bought household goods( mattress, blanket) worth UGX 90,000. The recipient could not remember all items bought
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will be able to build permanent iron-roofed house. My current house keeps on getting spoilt due to the nature of grass used for thatching hence it's so much costly in maintaining. Also regularly my house leaks whenever it rains hence I end up missing sleep some days. I will be able to save some money spent on maitianing the current house for sustaining my family needs and sleep in better accomadation once I build better house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My fouvrite hour is in the afternoon. Iam able to relax with neigbours after garden work chatting the ways of achieving development in families. This has helped me in sorting the family issues.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack money. My children are out school since I can not afford to provide scholarstic items and paying their school fees. Those at school are just struggling to pass exam since they donot attend classes regularly.
