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Anna's family
Anna
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
23
workCampaign
Standard Uganda
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($448 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I'm able to afford things that was not able to. Thanks to GD
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly has liberated me from absurd poverty.However, there's nothing they have not done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought livestock a bull at 800000 UGX, sheep @30000 UGX a piece of land @500000 U GX, started a business @300000 UGX and children's clothes @3000 UGX.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($462 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I have been in position to own a cow, that I expect to produce milk for the family once it produces and a bull is going to ease my farming in so doing increasing crop production .
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money I became very happy
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first for buying a cow at 700,000UGX, a bull at 500,000UGX, I also bought chicken and the balance of the I spent on buying clothing for my self plus family members.
 
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access_time 6 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i face is lack of food. My family always does cropping late each season due to lack of oxen,hence receiving low crop out put.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moment is during afternoon hours especially after a days meal.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to buy oxen and a cow. The cow shall provide milk for my family while oxen shall be used for cultivating gardens.