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Miriam
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
24
workCampaign
Standard Uganda
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Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($459 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent part of my first transfer as a start up capital for my business that deals in children's clothes. I also deposited 1000000ugx for the plot of land I'm purchasing.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I felt very good and happy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, my standard of living has changed because in the past I used to beg for a living. And also with the business I started, I'm assured of daily income for my family's sustainability.
 
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access_time 6 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of enough money to invest in a cloth selling bussiness.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Morning time is my happiest part of the day.This normally happens when i wake up healthy and fit to conduct my day to day activities.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means investing in bussiness so as to expand on my household's source of earning. I intend to use this money therefore, to start up a second hand cloth bussiness.