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 life is much better because I successfully had c-section operation and I am right now home with my baby boy. Before this transfer, I had no money to access better medical services so I ended up being admitted at malera health center where I accessed free services. Unfortunately, they could not handle my case and they refereed me to Ongino hospital. Lucky enough that was the very day I received my first transfer. If I had not got this transfer, may be we would have sold our farm land. Secondly, I also own a calf which I intend to rear for future purposes.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt very happy because I got money for paying medical bills and clearing a debt.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer for medical bills ( c-section operation) worth UGX 750,000, cleared debt worth UGX 500,000, bought a calf worth UGX 370,000 and bought food worth UGX 40,000. There is a balance of 40,000 which I am spending on food.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to settle with my husband freely without any inconveniences. My husband and I have planed to pay bride price to my parents in order to avoid scenarios of beeing put on pressure.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the noon time when I am seated with other members of the family. I am able to learn especially how things are done in the new family that I have joined.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is staying with a man who has not paid bride price to my parents. Each time I meet them, they have expressed their disappointment in me the fact that I conceived while in school.
