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Wakate's family
Wakate
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
30
workCampaign
Eastern Uganda
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($446 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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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 my first transfer on buying a machine that is used for cutting trees at 2,000,000 I deposited 1,700,000
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money I felt happy and could not believe it, I immediately went to look for the machine because I had always wanted to buy it
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I can now provide for my children their daily bread without much difficulty
 
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access_time 6 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life and still facing is heart problem. I oftenly get heart attacks and I am unable to work until I get better.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is swalah time (prayer time). I am always anxious about this time.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Recieving this money means a total change of life style from improving my livelihood to meeting my needs and that of my entire family.