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John's family
John
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
19
workCampaign
Standard Uganda
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1652800 UGX ($454 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($473 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
When i received my first transfer, I was able to purchase two cows at 1,100,000ugx to act as an Income generating activity fir my household and hired land for cultivation in order to improve on food security.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received my first transfer, I was full of joy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that my self esteem is now high compared to the time before I received my first transfer. I can now associate with any person within my community because there is something common we share.
 
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access_time almost 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i am facing in my life is that there is very small piece of land to caltivate more so that 'we' the children that our father produced are many.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when people at home are charting after having lunch.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means hiring a piece of land, buying cattle for marryng a woman.