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 the relief I feel having managed to clear out the land debt that I had. This is because I had hoped that I would farm to raise money to clear out this land debt.
In addition to this, seeing that my home lights at night through the solar I bought make my entire family and myself so happy. There is no more pressure and worry when it comes using the solar compare to before getting this money, when we used to light kerosene candles in the house and at times these paused a danger of burning up the house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt so happy that I thanked God for this Organizations way of operation (Giving unconditional cash transfer).
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to pay up a land debt of Ugx 500000.
I then bought ten iron sheets at Ugx 210000.
I paid my child's fees worth Ugx 100000
I bought a bicycle (Ugx 260000), solar (120000), feeding and other day to day needs using the balance of the money.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to enable me buy a cow and build a house. I currently rent in some ones house , therefore saving money for maintaining my family is very difficult. Iam failing to pay my children fees because of no savings atall. I will be in position to save some money for educating my children after building the house. The cow will multiple and be a future asset in my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My best moments is evening hours. Iam able to discuss with my spouse better ways of managing and getting money for maintaining the family needs. This somehow has reduced stress from me.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of money. My children like schooling but they are so much discouraged when sent home frequently due to fees. This is affecting their academic performance.
