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Sofina's family
Sofina
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
21
workCampaign
Standard Uganda
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($441 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($468 USD)
access_time almost 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 have managed to acquire the household items, we have also started a business of roasting chicken and stocking produce.
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 household items (a mattress, curtains, bed, kitchen utensils, clothes). I used some money for burning bricks which i intend to use for constructing a house. My husband is also stocking produce ( rice and millet) so that we can sell when prices go high in the future, My husband also started a business of roasting chicken with this money.
 
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access_time almost 6 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that, i will be able to construct an iron roof house for my household. This house will put my home in our village map since it will be easily noticed.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Afternoon time is my happiest part of the day. This happiness comes after seeing that my children have eaten.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My current biggest hardship is inadequancy of money to build and own an iron roof house.