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Newsfeed > Zauja's Profile
Zauja's family
Zauja
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
31
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 completing my house which I had started using the first transfers. Now the house is complete and we are staying in it.
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 now sleep in a comfortable and secure house built using the transfers.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, what Give Directly does well is recruiting honest staff to do registration of recipients other than being influenced by L.C chairperson. There was no trace of corruption in the process. What Give Directly does not do well is giving transfers to drunkards and irresponsible people.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($422 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on constructing my house since renting a house was really costly for me.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Being able to own a house is biggest difference in my life because I have lived part of my life in a rental.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($118 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on buying land then build a house because I am now renting.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is my husband because we are one and we understand each other.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is loosing my father who cared about me so much and was of help in any way.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I get to have a good meal like matooke and fish.