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 this transfer has put me to a different level of life since I was able to purchase some building materials that I will soon use to set up a permanent structure.
In addition to this, I paid up my son's fees for the last semester which as well is a postive turning point in my life.
Prior to getting this transfer which is unconditional, I panned to secure a loan to enable me meet the above.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt so happy that I immediately sent out and completed my son's fees.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer Ugx 400000 to pay up my child's fees.
I spent in total of Ugx 1300000 to buy four trips of bricks and thirty two pieces of iron sheets.
Enrolled
access_time over 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means having a boost to my financial position, especially paying children's school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is evening after work when I socialize with colleagues.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship faced in my life is the passing away of my father which affected ability to pay my school studies, as well as my children's school fees.
