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 already secured school fees for my two children who are joining secondary level this year. I feel so relaxed this term as opposed to when I used to be on pressure looking for fees. Secondly, I acquired an additional ox which has boosted my labour force and income.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very excited because I got money for paying school fees and acquiring anther ox.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on purchasing Livestock ( an ox ) worth UGX 850,000. There is a balance of 850,000 which I am planning to spend on paying school fees for my 2 children who are joining secondary level.
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access_time over 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this means I will invest in to Educating my children. Iam mainly depending on cultivation, as results this is so much seasonal and I realise little produce to sustain paying fees. My children are performing poorly since they are always sent home frequently because of school fees. I will be able to pay thier fees in time with Givedirectly money hence a voiding the stress of them being sent home. These will make them study well hence getting brighter futures.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My favourite part of the day is evening hours. Iam able to share with my children on the importance for Education. Iam please with our and it encourages my plans.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of enough money for enable smooth school fees payment. My children are kept on being sent home and has resulted in to poor perfomance. This may have a big impact in thier future lives.
