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Stephen's family
Stephen
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
46
workCampaign
Standard Uganda
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($454 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($459 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, these days I donot quarrel with my wife because I can meet all the basic needs that used to cause us to conflict a lot in the past.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money, I felt very excited.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for paying back a loan of 1000000ugx, 2 bags of maize at 100000ugx. I spent the other portion on households and food for the family.
 
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access_time 6 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i face is lack of money for purchasing oxen and ox-plough to facilitate earlier cropping.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest moment in my life is listening to a radio programme that educates families and this normally occurs during afternoon hours.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to buy oxen and ox-plough. This will facilitate easy and earlier cultivation of crops hence bettering the yields in a planting season.