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, life is simpler compared to the situation before. I have just registered to start my driving course, before, I used to dig in order to earn a living.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my cash transfer, I felt happy because I had received support that I had been longing for in order to enrol for a driving course.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my cash transfer worth UGX 500,000 for buying a cow in order to act as an Income generating activity. I have paid tuition for a driving course worth UGX 450,000, I spent UGX 20,000 on transport. I bought beddings worth UGX 400,000. I have saved UGX 200,000 which I intend to use during my training as pocket money. I spent UGX 119,000 on food and clothes during Christmas. The balance of UGX 31,000, the mobile money agent took it claiming that it was meant for charges.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will have an opportunity to get back to school.
I dropped out of school this year in term two because I could not raise money to pay school fees and I had no one to turn to.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the evening when I am at the centre with fellow youths.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of money to take care of my education needs.
