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Jacob's family
Jacob
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
29
workCampaign
Standard Uganda
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($451 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($463 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that this money will enable me construct a good permanet house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer I felt so happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for buying construction materials (Cement at 290,000ugx, iron sheets at 290,000ugx, 2 trips of sand 160,000ugx, water drum and a wheel barrow at 140,000ugx) I paid a debt of 200,000ugx and I have saved 500,000ugx. The balance of the money I spent on food and other things that I don't remember.
 
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access_time over 5 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means a blessing since, it will enable me build a comfortable shelter for my household.This money will facilitate the construction of an iron roof house for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Evening time is my happiest part of the day.This is the time, i usually use for chatting with my peers.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of enough money to cater for my household bills.