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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($453 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($461 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that,now I'm happy because I have money that I can use to buy whatever I want like mattress not like before when I could not afford to even sleep well.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I got my money,I became happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer to purchase bedding's (mattress blanket and curtains) at 143,000ugx,building materials (10 iron sheets and 10 bags of cement) at 520,000ugx, rented 1 garden at 200,000ugxs ,maize flour at 55,000ugx,cups 9000ugx and paid a loan of 100,000ugx. The balance we plan to add on the second transfer to pay dowry.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to build an iron roofed house, buy a bull that can help in the farming activity.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am seated with my children especially after we have had supper.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is inadequacy of money to take care of the needs of the family.
