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Fatina's family
Fatina
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
22
workCampaign
Eastern Uganda
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($401 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying a cow for milk and food for my family since there has been alot of drought that all the crops dried up.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer because through this money i have managed to buy myself a plot of land and take care of my family's needs without much struggle. This would have been hard of I never got the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give Directly does well to openly register ans involve all people interested in their way of doing things. This gave an equal opportunity for everyone to be part of and gain from the project. On the other hand I don't see anything that Give Directly doesn't do well.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy a plot of land because i divorced from my husband and I am staying with my parents so I needed to get my own place where I could build and settle with my children
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life I that i now own a plot of land and I will soon have a place I call my own home
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($113 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy a goat because I needed something where I could keep money increasing and I want to get a cow after the goats have produced. I also bought clothes for my kids as I am a single parent and i have no one to help me support them
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer to buy a plot of land for my kids since i am a single parent and I don't have where to keep them from
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the cash transfer on buying a plot of land so that i can construct a house for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I did give birth to my handsome son and beautiful daughter that give me company.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have ever experienced is all my children becoming sick the same day, yet i did not enough money to take them to a medical clinic.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy in the morning hours especially when there is no much garden work to be done.