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 most significant difference is that I acquired building materials that will enable the construction of a nice house. Currently, I am living in a small thatched house which is not suitable and uncomfortable.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The money was sent while I was asleep. However, a community member called me early morning inquiring if I had seen the mobile money message. I was very happy and excited at that moment. This was a blessing to me being the sole bread winner in the family.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first cash transfer to purchase bricks worth UGX 600000 and UGX 100000 for lumbering trees. The balance of UGX 1000000 I plan to spend it on purchasing other materials such as iron sheets, nails and for paying the builders.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means building a Permanent house. The house I stay in is grass thatched and it's costly to maintain. Building a permanent iron roofed house will reduce the stress of renovating the house almost every year and that money can be saved for other household needs.
Owning a cow will also be one of my pressing needs. I will buy a cow that will act as an investment for my household as well as a source of food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
During day, the happiest part of it is when I have received a visitor in my compound. I stay a lone at home while my children are at school. My boy comes when they have come back from school or when I have received a visitor who will interact with me which helps my social life and esteem.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Paying school fees I my biggest hardship. I have two children one in secondary education and the other in primary. I have to engage in farming in order to raise fees but it is a risky venture. Some times, when drought sets in, the yields will be low hence inability to raise their fees.
