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Gilbert
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
27
workCampaign
Standard Uganda
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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 has improved because through this cash transfer, I was in position to start up a drug shop business. I can now meet my basic needs and those of my parents because I earn on a daily basis. Secondly, I have repossessed my farm land and planted g-nut. Previously, I had no where to farm since I gave out my farm land as security for loan I got for my fees .
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt excited because my dream of starting drug shop has been fulfilled.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer on purchasing cleared off the debt worth 700,000 and repossessd my farm land and started drug shop business worth UGX 1,000,000.
 
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access_time over 4 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will invest in to business. I completed adiploma in animal production and management but still jobless. I will spend this money for starting up animal adrug shop as a source of earning. This will be providing money for my family development in various ways.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is evening hours. Iam always bussy digging and some times looking for how to get money from people by treating thier animals. The only interesting time is evening as, I take relaxing with friends at kwarikwari centre. This has enabled me to get customers where I earn a living.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of money. Iam from a polygamous family and our numbers are overwhelming to sustain econacally and socially. My sliblings have ended up dropping out of school due to lack of money. This is affecting their futures.