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Joyce
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
45
workCampaign
Standard Uganda
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Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($467 USD)
access_time over 4 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have made 3000 bricks that I am going to use for constructing a permanent house and part will be sold for completing the house. I am planning to start the construction work immediately I get my second transfer. In addition, I bought bed sheets and mattresses that have given us comfortable night sleep. Prior to receiving this transfer, I was limited by funds to acquire construction materials much us I had a desire to construct an iron roofed house. Secondly, the mattresses we had were very old and not user friendly.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The money I received my money, I became extremely happy because I had got money that will help me construct a permanent house.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my transfer to purchase 8 pieces of irons, clothes, 2 pairs of bed sheets and 2 mattresses. I also made 3000 bricks that I intend use for constructing a permanent house and part of it will be sold for completing the house.
 
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access_time 5 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will mean constructing a permanent house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of enough money to meet family needs most especially school fees.