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Oliver
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
37
workCampaign
Standard Uganda
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Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($470 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is that I look healthier and happier. I also bought doors for my commercial house which will be completed with the second cash transfer. Previously, I had no financial support to enable me acquire these items all at once.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy that day when I read the mobile money message. I had never received such an amount of money in my life.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the cash transfer to purchase four doors worth UGX 950000. I purchased household items such as solar system, blanket and utensils worth UGX 300000. I spent UGX 80000 on medical bills. I spent UGX 150000 to hire a piece of land. I bought food worth UGX 220000.
 
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access_time over 5 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to complete the construction of my house and start up a produce business. It is this busines that I take to be more rewarding.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the evening when I am with my children and my husband. I am one of the lucky ones to have a husband and children which many women out there don't.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is inadequacy of money. I depend on agriculture for survival but this is a very unreliable venture looking at the changes that come with the different seasons. Some times the harvest is good and others bad and yet I have to provide for the family. Taking care of the education needs, medical bills and all other necessities is a charllage.