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.
I feel relieved that we shall not experience famine in the future. We were able to cultivate a variety of food crops to sustain the family. I am glad that we also paid our son's tuition. This has stabilized the family. Prior to receiving the transfer, there was alot of tension on how to support our children bearing in mind that we have an extended family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I read the mobile money message the following day after the transfer was sent.
I felt very happy at that moment. I called up my family members and discussed on what plans we should execute.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent UGX 600000 to pay my son's tuition and UGX 200000 was given to my other son. I bought a cow worth UGX 400000. I spent UGX 400000 on farming and weeding. The balance was spent on purchasing food.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
We have a child who is in University and we have been facing a challenge in footing his school dues and requirements. He recently requested for a laptop and we could not afford. We were actually thinking of selling off a cow to buy him the Laptop, so, we see this as a golden chance for our son to get the computer and save the cow for other activities like ploughing. We shall also pay a debt that we borrowed to pay the boy's tuition. If there is any balance, we shall buy some piece of land that will help to expand agricultural practices.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning. This is the time I wake up and thank God for the gift of life because I am alive. That always makes me happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is the constrait of paying tuition. There are no sufficient funds to ease the process.
