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Zaituna's Profile
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Zaituna
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Country:
uganda
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Occupation:
Subsistence farming
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Age:
64
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Campaign
Eastern Uganda
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1685137 UGX ($442 USD)
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over 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
GiveDirectly has made me live a positive and hopeful life ever since I became a beneficiary in this program.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has helped us to fullfil our dreams by giving us free money individually which has helped us to develop and and attain our hope in life.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used the whole of it to buy a piece of land.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($476 USD)
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over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
the biggest difference in my daily life is that i have been able to buy a piece of land which i have not been having before
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when i received my money i felt very happy
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my my transfer on buying a piece of land and i am going to build a house
Enrolled
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almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is suffering from an illness for 3 months which left an impact because todate I still get dizzy.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening chatting with my grandchildren when they are from school.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
To me receiving this money means I will get to own piece of land and also construct a bigger house.
