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Fatuma's family
Fatuma
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
34
workCampaign
Eastern Uganda
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1685137 UGX ($441 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($470 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have not yet experienced any big difference since i have just received the money and i have not yet spent my transfer. But i wish to construct a two roomed house and that will make me happy.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy when i saw the money on my phone, my heart was so thankful of Give direct.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have withdrawn my transfer and planning to buy land where i will construct a house for myself. My brother is helping me in the construction process but its me who has the money.
 
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access_time almost 6 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is not having a job for two years now in that catering for basic needs is a problem todate.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm while listening to my favourite radio programme on NBS from Tuesday to Thursday.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
To me receiving this money means I get a chance to buy a piece of land for my own and also build a house.