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Bukuwa's family
Bukuwa
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
23
workCampaign
Uganda Disaster Response
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
4664420 UGX ($1231 USD)
access_time 12 months ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The recipient is going to enter his new house and have a better life.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The recipient says he is happy that GD giving out cash for a better life and wishes that GD helps other people too.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient is building a house.
 
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access_time 2 years ago
 
What do you plan to do with the cash transfer?
They hope they can buy a new place,build a better house and run away from this ailing condition.They hope they can buy a cow which can help sustain their livelihood.
What is the happiest part of your day?
They have been keeping a cow for some one and he was happy whwn he sold.He was rewarded with some money and they were able to buy there own calf.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Poverty Landslides rendering there lives to danger. Heavy rainfall