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Melda
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Country:
uganda
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Occupation:
Subsistence farming
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Age:
54
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Campaign
Eastern Uganda
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1685137 UGX ($440 USD)
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6 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I now have a cow, bought some household items and I'm going to have a plot of land which things I didn't have.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GD does so good to me. I have been able to acquire some necessities of life because of GD. I have not seen anything bad about GD.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have only spent 200,000Ugsh on food and medical care. The balance of 1,432,000Ugsh am going to use it for buying a plot I land
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($470 USD)
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6 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
Enrolled
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over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Lack of land for farming. Brother in law sold off family land without her knowledge and no one could defend her because her spouse died.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Her daughter getting unconditional transfers and constructing a good house for them. She had never expected it.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It means joy for transformation and doing meaningful development.
