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Harriet
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
33
workCampaign
Standard Uganda
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($441 USD)
access_time 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 in that I now have peace of mind having constructed an iron roofed house. I used to think a lot of how and when I would leave the indecent grass thatched house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give Directly did well to give me money. There is nothing they don't do well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer for buying construction materials at 838,000ugx, food at 155,000ugx, household items at 232,000ugx. I paid a debt of 250,000ugx, hospital bill of 40,000ugx and transport of 110,000ugx.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($472 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that am so happy, am stress free because Give Directly helped me acquire the things that I did not have.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer transfer to buy a piece of land at 1,500,000ugx, the balance of 200,000ugx i used for buying a goat, a mattress , clothes and other household items.
 
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What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is inadquency of money to buy land for both farming and settlement.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Afternoon time is my happiest part of the day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that i will be able to buy and own a plot of land for settlement.