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Naku
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Country:
uganda
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Occupation:
Small business
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Age:
22
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Campaign
Eastern Uganda
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1685137 UGX ($441 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?
I used not to work but now am in business
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Am just happy about everything
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my transfer to buy sugar canes at 1,300,000, I also but and sell animals like cows and goats
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($468 USD)
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6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My thoughts are calm and no-longer stressed about capital.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy and life changed
What did you spend your first transfer on?
Put my money in my business and it has started working well.
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over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means adding capital in my bussines for better life and development.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is evening time together with my friends.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have ever faced is lack of enough capital for my bussines.