"I had nothing in my house, I have never slept on a mattress before. I didn't have household items. When I received my first transfer of $284, I immediately bought myself a mattress, a bed, 5 plastic chairs and enough food for my family. We also spent $135 to clear a plot of my land which we now fully own as a family."
Uganda
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Poverty in Uganda
live in extreme , without access to quality education, , and adequate nutrition. People receive an average of only 6.8 years of education before their 18th birthday, and of children are . Despite these challenges, high rates of mobile phone ownership and create a receptive environment for cash programs.
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