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Kisira's family
Kisira
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
53
workCampaign
Eastern Uganda
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3rd Payment
access_time over 7 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying a plot of land to grow food stuffs like bananas sweet potatoes and fruits to reduce on the expenses of buying food
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i have managed to buy a piece of land where I am going to do agriculture. I am hoping this will reduce on the expenses of buying food
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($112 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used my first transfer to buy a bicycle since I didn't have any personally owned means. I also constructed a house where my son's can be sleeping whenever they come to visit me because they have been sleeping in my house whenever they come
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received the money was so nice as it was something I didn't expect.
 
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on building a house because my family is staying in mud house which is too small to accommodate the family then the remaining balance to buy a bicycle to simplify my transport.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is buying a cow that I sold to pay my son's school fees when he was joining form one.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is poverty to the extent that has failed me to provide all the needed basic needs to my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when I am having breakfast with my family before going to garden.