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Wilyamu
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Country:
uganda
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Occupation:
Subsistence farming
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Age:
78
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Campaign
Eastern Uganda
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1685137 UGX ($441 USD)
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over 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life has changed and am far better th a before
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
They fulfill what they say
What did you spend your second transfer on?
Cement @ 150000 Sand @ 130000 Hire land for eyes @ 500000 Balance for home support
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($466 USD)
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over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have an iron roofed house and my status has changed in the village
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used the money to build an iron sheet rooted house which is standard. I was also able to cement my house and it now looks very nice
Enrolled
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almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Recieving this money means development in terms of building a spacious house and buying our selves land for crop cultivation.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am freely chating and loughing with friends at the village center in the evenings.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced in life is staying in falling and leaking house.
