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Robert
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
45
workCampaign
Eastern Uganda
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($398 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on expanding my family house to make three rooms since it was so tiny.
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 in that my family now stays in a spacious house where we are not congested. This is healthy for us.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly does well to consider vulnerable people for transfers without any charges.
 
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 used my second transfer to add more rooms on my house because initially I had a one bed room house in which I used to sleep with my family and it was too small. I also bought a goat because I had always wanted to rear goats as a source of income
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is that I no longer struggle a lot because I am building and also planning to expand on my farm to rear more goats
 
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 bought bricks and a door to add a room on my small house in first transfer
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I will continue with my house expansion in the next transfer. I will also rear goats that I will be selling to get income for my family
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to construct a house for my family.This is because the one i have is not big enough to accomodate me with my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I was able to marry my wife who produced for me children who are my source of security.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have experienced in my life is hunger due to persistent long drought with poor crop harvests .
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy in the evening when am playing around the compound with my children.