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Ivan's family
Ivan
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
19
workCampaign
Eastern Uganda
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3rd Payment
access_time almost 7 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($419 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buliding a house because I was sleeping in grassed house that was linking. I also a bought second-hand bicycle because I was tired of feeting.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has changed because am now sleeping comfortable and my transportation is now easy.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($118 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying iron sheets so that I can overcome the grass thatched house. I also bought a mattress and b eddings and have stopped sleeping on a mat. Man, I was sleeping poorly!!
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfers on building a very big house and beautify it. It will be a model and memory of Give Directly in honour of people of good hearts.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on building a metal rooftop house because grass is scarce these days.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is building my own house before i was staying with my mother.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is over falling sick which has made me weak to the extent of not doing a lot of work at the end of the day.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I get to watch television from my neighbor's home. This really makes me happy.