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Annet
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Country:
uganda
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Occupation:
Small business
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Age:
36
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Campaign
Eastern Uganda
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1685137 UGX ($445 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?
Without GD i wouldn't be able to buy a plot of land and improving my house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I t has helped us to face lift our house, it has done very well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buying a piece of land at 1,500,000 for building a house, i also bought 200,000Kgs of maize for food security.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($466 USD)
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6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Th biggest difference I have in life is that I now have land where I can cultivate food for my family from
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
It was a great moment for me iln life. I celebrayed silently in th feea that some people would feel jerousy of me and may come and still it
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent all my transfer by partly paying on a plot of land. I paid it at 1700000 and I have some balance to clear that totals to an amount of 300000
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over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
To me receiving this money means starting up a business and to plaster my house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest parts of my day are in the afternoon and evening while having something to eat.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of enough capital for my current business.
