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 has changed in that, I have acquired new clothes and a mattress that have made me very happy because previously I had very few clothes and an old mattress that was uncomfortable to sleep on. Secondly, I am very hopeful to go back to school because I have saved a large portion of my transfer for under taking a course of my chioce next year's in take. Before receiving this transfer, I had completed the my Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) around 2017 but I had lacked funds to proceed with my education.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
My phone rang at 5:00 AM when I went ahead to cross check, it was a mobile money massage indicating that I had received money from Segovia Techology Campany. I became very happy because I had got money that will help me continue with my education.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to purchase a mattress, clothes and paid for church construction. I have not yet spent UGX 1,400,000 but I plan to add to the second transfer for under taking a course of my choice.
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access_time over 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to get back to school.
I dropped out of school after my senior four examination so I have the certificate.
My mother failed to provide for me school fees because she fell sick and there was no other person to support.
I am believing that if I have the chace to get this money, I will enrole for a course at atartiary institution.
This will add value to the certificate that I have and I am sure I can get job with which I can earn salary.
This will improve my standard of living.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the evening when I am listening to gospel music.
I am a believer and listening to gospel music relieves me of some bad thoughts.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of money to do the things I would like to do.
I don't have any income generating activity that would otherwise support my household.
I have the desire to go back to school and continue with studies (probably do a course) but I don't have the capacity to do so.
There is no money.
I am not able to provide even just household items for my home.
