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Besi's family
Besi
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
44
workCampaign
Eastern Uganda
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($451 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($467 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The big difference is that when I received the transfer, I was able to pluster my house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy when received money because I was in bad conditions.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought 2 wooden doors 200000/=, 2 widows 100000/=, 15 bags of cement 435000/=, digging a pit latrine 250000/=, 2 jerricans 8000/=, 200000/=, school requirements 50000/=, treatment 100000/= totaling to 1358000/=, and balance is being used for feeding.
 
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access_time over 6 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Our house fell a two years back due to heavy rains and we were homeless for some time.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Spending quality time with our children
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It means improving our home and helping us to fight poverty