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Harriet's family
Harriet
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
24
workCampaign
Standard Uganda
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($445 USD)
access_time 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 is changed in that, I commenced the construction of my permanent house. Previously, I had wished to build one but never had the financial backing. In addition, the GD transfers enabled me to meet my family needs that were lacking most especially utensils and beddings.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well by improving the welfare of my family through giving unconditional cash transfers that I used to meet the basic needs. On the other hand, I have no problem with GiveDirectly since they did the right things.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building materials that were used to construct a permanent house.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($470 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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access_time over 5 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to build a permanent iron-roofed house for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is evening hours while chatting with my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of money for building ironroofed house and buying household items like mattresses, plates .