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Betty
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
56
workCampaign
Standard Uganda
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Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($468 USD)
access_time over 4 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I have acquired construction materials that will be used for constructing an iron roofed house. I am currently sleeping in a grass thatched hut that requires annual renovation. Being of age, I am now becoming weak to look for grass that is needed for renovating my hut. Secondly, I bought clothes for my self and daughter that has made me very happy because previously, we had lacked descent clothes.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
Upon receiving my money, I became very happy because it was going to enable me acquire household items and buy construction material.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my transfer to purchase construction materials(12 pieces of iron sheets and 4 trips of bricks), a mattress, utensils, clothes, a goat and paid school fees for my daughter. I have not yet spent UGX 300,000 but I intend spend on foodstuffs and saving for any future need.
 
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to build an iron roofed house, take care of the education needs of my child and buy a cow that can provide milk for my household. I believe I will be healthier by taking milk.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the morning when I am praising my God. I feel relieved of my worries.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of money to cater for my child's education needs. I do subsistence farming for survival so whatever little harvest I am able to get is what I utilise to provide all my household needs. I sell part of it to provide school fees and all other requirements to see to it that my child attends school. I would want a better future for my child but how to get there is so challenging.