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Azima's family
Azima
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
23
workCampaign
Eastern Uganda
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($403 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on accomplishing my family house. I also my paid medical bills at Mulago hospital where I had been admitted after sustaining a motor accident and I got amputated.
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 a way that i would have died as a result of the fatal accident I got that led to my amputation. I would not have afforded the medical bills of Mulago and would not dare going there.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly does well to fulfill it work plan as it was laid down for recipients during barazas.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($419 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building a better house of 3 bedrooms since the one am staying in is grass thatched and very small.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Having started my own carpentry as an income generating activity is the biggest difference in my daily life. I now employ myself as a carpenter and I hope to accomplish my house.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($117 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on iron sheets and bricks because i want to build a modern house from the grass-thatched house am living in now. Am happy that anytime am building my ever wanted house.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to start building a nice house with my next transfer because the one I have now is grass-thatched and leaking during rain season. The first transfer only met building materials so I will use my next transfer to put up a family house.
 
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What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on building metal house to shift from grass thatched house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is buying bicycle because I used to carry my harvest from garden by head.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is licking a grass thatched house. This house wets my children whenever it rains.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am having a meal with my child and wife.