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 is that I am very pleased and hopeful that I am assured of daily income from the business. Previously, I would depend entirely on the salary for survival. This was cumbersome because at times I would incur debts that would overburden me.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
It was a very big surprise to me when I received the money. I had no hopes of receiving the cash transfer because I was living in a school quarters. However, I felt very happy when I received the money.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent UGX1250000 of the first cash transfer to restock a retail shop and UGX125000 to purchase household items like utensils. The remaining cash transfer was spent on food.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means starting a small business like a shop that will enable generate side income apart from my teaching salary. At the moment, there are alot of demands for money such as school fees for children which I am unable to meet regularly.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning while still fresh from the night's rest before day's stress factors like work take effect.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship faced in my life is paying children's school fees and my tuition since I have not completed college papers yet.
