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Vick
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Country:
uganda
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Occupation:
Subsistence farming
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Age:
26
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Campaign
Eastern Uganda
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($400 USD)
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over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Well ! A house , I spent my Third transfer on building a house because i was sleeping in my parent's home.
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 a transfer because i have managed to buy a plot and build a house
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, i think it has done well. There was no discrimination where by, even women and children got the transfers.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($418 USD)
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almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on constructing a house as i have been sleeping in my father's house
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is getting my own house and now i feel am a man of my own
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($117 USD)
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8 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
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8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on building house because I stay in my father's house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is buying mattress and bed because I used to sleep on very old mattress.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship I am facing in my life is lack of enough land to cultivate.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of day is in the afternoon when I am having lunch with my mother and siblings.
