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Dan's family
Dan
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
23
workCampaign
Standard Uganda
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($447 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($467 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I now have self esteem that had been lacking since I now own some income generating activity in form of a cow and a bull.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first cash transfer, I felt happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
When I received my first cash transfer worth 1,700,000ugx, I used 1,500,000ugx for buying a bull and a cow. The balance of 200,000ugx, I used for buying household items like a bad, a mattress, bed sheets and clothes.
 
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access_time 6 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to buy oxen and an ox-plough to support my farming activity.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the evening when I am seated with other members of the family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of money to take care of my needs.