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Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($457 USD)
access_time almost 4 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life is much better because I can afford to have all meals since I stocked enough food during this lockdown period. Secondly, I have deposited for farm land and planted in it maize. Prior to this cash transfer, I suffered from food shortage since had no farm land.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I got money, I felt happy because I was going to buy a mattress and farm land.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought household goods ( a bed, mattress, utensils and a pair of bed sheet) worth UGX 217,000, deposited for farm land worth UGX 1,000,000, bought pigeons and hens worth 140,000and food worth UGX 300,000
Enrolled
access_time 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of money to buy food and other household items like clothing.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Morning is my happiest part of the day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means buying a cow that will provide milk for my household.
