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.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I live stress free. With this transfer, I'm able to meet my family needs like medical, clothing and food. Previously, I didn't have money which often left me stressed since I couldn't afford the things I needed.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I felt very excited. I knew this transfer was going to enable me meet the basic necesities that I lacked.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to rent agricultural land at Ugx 340000, bought a heifer worth Ugx 600000 and Ugx 110000 on agric inputs. In addition, I paid the admission fees and school requirements totalling to Ugx 390000 and currently still have a savings of Ugx 260000.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to go back to school.
I dropped out of school in 2016 after I had sat for my ordinary level examination because my parents lacked money to take care of my education needs.
To date, I have just been at home.
I am hopping that if this money comes, I will be in position to get back to school and do a course prefferably a nurssary teaching course so that I am able to earn salary and take care of my needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the morning when my child wakes up healthy and she is playing.
I do not have to think of where to find money for treatment at that particular time.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is poverty. This explains why I had to drop out of school.
Along the way, I got pregnant and the boy who impregnated me disappeared immediately.
I gave birth successfully and I am struggling to take care of my child alone as a single parent.
Getting money to take care of my child's medical bills, buying soap and all that is needed for the wellbeing of a child is such a big charllage to me.
I have to do casual labour to see to it that atleast I provide up to the level that I can.
