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Meris
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Country:
uganda
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Occupation:
Subsistence farming
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Age:
70
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Campaign
Standard Uganda
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1652800 UGX ($454 USD)
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over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy iron- sheets, cement, a mattress and paid labour for work done to my house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well giving us money to acquire what we couldn't have in a life time, and i don't know what it hasn't done well.
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 for am happy to sleep in a better house,unlike before.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($473 USD)
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almost 7 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
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7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest challenge which i always face is sicking. When I fall sick getting money for treatment becomes a very big problem since am a widow.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is morning. when I get up and am not sick hence makes me happy widow.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is a help to me ,because I will buy ironsheet for construction of my house then the balance I Will use for buying cattle.
