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John's family
John
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
21
workCampaign
Standard Uganda
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($458 USD)
access_time 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 life is different in that I live a life of peace because whatever used to stress me has been settled by the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In opinion. Give directly has done well in helping poor people to acquire items they never hoped to get. On the other hand there is nothing bad that GD has done
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer for buying a plot of land at 1,000,00ugx, solar panel at 200,000ugx. I have able to buy clothes for my family as well as an ox plough.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($463 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have not yet spent my transfer, but I' m planning to spend on buying cows for paying dowary for my wife to be and any remaining transfer am going to use it for buying food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I recieved my first transfer I became very happy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have got a great relief in my life because the burden of dowary that I had has been resolved with this transfer.
 
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access_time 6 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is not knowing my biological father who could show me where to stay.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is always in the evenings
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means U will be in position to buy a plot of land and construct on it