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Hellen
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
71
workCampaign
Standard Uganda
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Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($470 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have registered grate improvement since I resumed taking breast cancer treatment which I did not complete because I couldn't afford. I also feel good and happy because I sleep on a decent nice bed and mattress.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer I felt so happy because I had many needs that needed money which I did not have.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for digging a pit latrine and buying construction materials for building it. I bought a water drum, bed and mattress. Being a breast cancer patient, I am spending some money for getting treatment. I have saved UGX 340,000 for paying the builders and for treatment.
 
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access_time almost 5 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means a lot in that I will be to build a simple iron sheet roofed house and take break from annually changing grass of my hut to which the termites always cause damage. In addition, I am able to get better medical treatment for breaks cancer that has affected my life.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning because the body is still fresh from night's rest, before I start exerting the body to work again.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship faced currently is inadequate money to help me get better medical attention for my breast cancer, hence, you remain suffering with the pain since there's no where to receive money from.