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 improved because through this cash transfer, I was able to pay school fees for my seven children who were chased away from school. Previously, I depended on rearing animals to get fees but still had accumulated debts.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt excited the moment I got money because I sure of paying school fees for my children.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I paid school fees for my 7 children who are both in primary and secondary level worth UGX 701,000, transport worth UGX 90,000, bought a big worth 190, 000, testament worth UGX 127000, food worth UGX 10,000, bought clothes/ household goods ( 2 blankets, mattress and utensils)worth UGX 400,000. There is a balance of 20,000 which I plan to spend on paying development fee at my children's school.The recipient could not remember all items bought.
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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 retrive the piece of land that was leased out so that I can cultivate and get food to feed the family, pay school fees for my children and complete the construction of my house.
If I do these things, my family will be a better place to live in because the standard of living will have changed.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the evening when my children are playing especially when they return from school.
They tell me how their day went and I get consoled.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is sickness.
Way back, my spinal cord got broken and to date, nothing has worked to cure it despite the treatment endevours.
I can not work like other women do at their homes so I am always faced with a problem of food shortage.
I have children who go to school. They need school fees and all other education needs, feeding and the rest but some times I am not able to provide.
My husband has sight issues. He can not see so I get less support from him.
I am praying to God for his Grace upon my family.
