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 Joy and happiness I feel for receiving this money. This is because I will be completing my permanent house, and clear my children's fees. Prior to receiving this money, paying fees was a hustle as I had to do casual labor together with then to raise fees.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt real happy and exited. I had never held this amount of money and here, I had it all in my hands!
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy some building materials such bricks, aggregate, cement, iron sheets, and timber that I am using to build my house.
I also bought some household items like big basin, curtains, and clothes
I am saving up some money Ugx 700000 that I plan to use to pay my children's fees for the coming term.
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access_time over 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will be able to complete the house since its incomplete and the remaining balance, shall be used for starting a small business that can help us sustain our family since we dont have any clear source of income generating activity.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is always in the evening when I am together with my husband and children knowing very well that the day has ended in a good way.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is paying for my childrens school fees with no clear source of income.
