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Buyeka's family
Buyeka
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
59
workCampaign
Eastern Uganda
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($404 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on a house and a cow. I used my transfer to finish plastering and cementing my house because it has been always dirty. I also bought a cow for milk.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I now live in a clean and neat house, I sleep well with good bedding, I feed well and I have a cow for milk from the transfer, so my life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I appreciate GiveDirectly for giving us free money and the good advises and sensitization about the program.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($421 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($112 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
 
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on building a house because my grass thatched house leaks whenever it rains and the remaining balance I will use it to buy some livestock.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is buying a bicycle because fetching water become more easy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is making ends meet especially getting what to eat.
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 husband . It is also at this time that we plan together for the future of our family.