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Nasimu's family
Nasimu
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
19
workCampaign
Eastern Uganda
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($400 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 hiring two and a half acres of land and planting sugarcane as an investment.
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 I now have solar at my home and no longer have to worry of phone chaging and lighting at night. My family also has an investment for the future in sugarcane.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly does well to give transfers directly without any restrictions on use.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($425 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying goats for rearing,solar panel,I also used some money to treat my self as well as starting up a sugarcane selling business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is being happy all the time with my husband since we have money and can afford to buy important utensils .
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($112 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy a goat to sustain my income in the home wh enni sell it in future. I also bought iron sheets so that I can expand on my house which is currently small and can't occomodate us well with my family
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received the money was so joyful that I almost cried due to hapiness
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the transfer on buying a bigger piece of land to build my house and starting a shop to support my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is becoming a recipient to the program of give directly because i never expected to ever get this amount of money in my life.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was when one of my children got very sick and later passed away.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is evening time because this is when husband comes back and we converse. It makes me happy.