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 daily life has greatly changed in that I was able to partially pay for a piece of land that I will now use to cultivate on and farm more crops to cater for that day to day needs of my family. Prior to getting this money, I have a retail shop that helps me in a few things but with this addition of land, I will now fully be content.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
Having seen the message showing the transfer had come through, I was so happy that I immediately called the owner of the land that I am purchasing to secure it for me.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer Ugx 1500000 to partially pay up a piece of land that I am purchasing.
I then used the balance to cater for some personal needs such as feeding, and paying part of children's fees.
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access_time over 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means owning a permanent iron roofed house. This will improve on my living standard and reduce the burden of buying the thatching material always. I am running a small business which is sensitive, owning a permanent house reduces the risk of theives.
I will pay my children's school fees in a timely manner. That will make their attendance regular which will improve on their grades at school for better results. My children have been sent out of school due non timely payment of school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I have woken up in good health. It's an opportunity for me to achieve my day's plan. That is my source of happiness.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face is limited income in order to be able to pay school fees for my children and meet other household needs that would increase sustainability. Educated children means that the future generation is taken care of. My children have been sent out of school time and again which had affected their performance.
