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Patrick
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
34
workCampaign
Standard Uganda
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($453 USD)
access_time 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 has registered progress in that, I built a permanent structure for my poultry project. In the past, I never had money to build one and the turkeys were on free range. This exposed them to the wild animals like dogs and snakes that devoured them as some also got lost. All these led to huge losses and hindered the growth of my project.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well in giving me the money I used for constructing my project house. According to me, GiveDirectly has not done anything bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer for roofing my project house. Therefore, I bought roofing materials like iron sheets, timber, nails among others worth UGX 1332000 and paid a roofing professional UGX 300000.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($470 USD)
access_time 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 the transfer has enabled me complete the house that I had started. The compound is generally beautiful and am going to start up my poultry project soon.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the trasfer, I felt happy knowing that my help has finally come.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for buying materials for constructing a poultry house and for paying labour. I intend to begin rearing chicken and turkeys in this house.
 
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access_time over 5 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i will start up a turkey project to boost my farming activity.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening while resting at home.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of enough support for education of my young orphaned siblings.