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Marko
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Country:
uganda
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Occupation:
Subsistence farming
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Age:
26
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Campaign
Standard Uganda
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($451 USD)
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over 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My is different than it would have been because I bought land and built my own house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In opinion, givedirectly has done well giving people money to improve their livelihood; I don't see anything it hasn't done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to build a simple iron sheet roofed house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($464 USD)
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almost 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having my own land. Before i used hire, but now i have my own.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i recieved my money, i felt happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy a piece of land for gardening and the balance to buy household items.
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almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i face is lack of money for buying aplot to build a house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moment is during evening ,when iam together smiling with my spouse.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to buy a plot of land. This plot i shall build my house to stay with my family.
