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Christine's family
Christine
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
37
workCampaign
Standard Uganda
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Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($471 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Our economic status has greatly improved with the aid of this cash transfer. We bought a motorbike which has eased our movements to church and to the mobile money shop. In addition to this, our business operations have expanded to other markets. Previously,our operations were limited because he could not afford transport to different market locations.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I got the money, I felt very excited because this would enable us purchase motorbike for easy movements to the shop and to church since my husband is a cleric.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for purchasing a motorbike worth UGX 1,700,000.
 
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access_time 5 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will help my husband start his own mobile money business since he is currently working for someone. Having personal business helps a family to have income that it can rely on to solve someproblems. The balance of the money will be used to construct an iron roofed house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is lunch time. It is the time when my neighbours like visiting me and we like chating at this time of the day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
As a family, we don't have enough land. We have only one garden which cannot produce enough food to the family.