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Ediluma's Profile
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Ediluma
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uganda
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Occupation:
Other
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Age:
63
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Campaign
Eastern Uganda
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($448 USD)
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6 years ago
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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 in a way that I can now move since I got treatment
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GD does well in making sure they reach the poorest people and give them help not like government which gives only a few, GD doesnt discriminate
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on treatment at 120000shs, solar at 70000shs, a mattress at 60,000shs and a bad at 50,000shs the rest I still have it
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($459 USD)
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6 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
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over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is the chronical disease of tuberculosis I have, it makes me cough everytime and I go through much pain.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is at lunch time because that's when am having my lunch.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money to me means feeding well and renovating my house because I currently feed poorly and and my house is in poor conditions.
