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Nabirye's family
Nabirye
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
74
workCampaign
Eastern Uganda
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1685137 UGX ($441 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?
My health and feeding has truly changed which is making me stronger every after day.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has improved my standards of living by giving me money without condition which has enabled me to buy all the besic necessities at home.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought 3 bags of maize worthy 135,000/=, one source pan, 10 plate, 5 caps, 4 jericans, one pot which costed 200,000/=. I am planning to see how best I can use the remaining balance of which I will use some of it to complete my house and also for my upkeep.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($466 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that now days I sleep like a king because I renovated my house now it is fresh and clean. And my health has now improved because of the improved feeding at home.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received my money, my life was at peace and I felt like I have never been power before.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought 200kg of maize so that we can make maize flour for home consumption which was worthy 70,000/=, I used 790,000/= to renovate my house, I gave also have my trustee 100,000/= for being trust worthy, I bought some clothes for myself worthy 100,000/= ,we have used about 250,000/= to buy household requirements and source and I am now remaining with 200,000/= for my upkeep.
 
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access_time almost 6 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is failure to have a decent house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is ability to find something to eat.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I have to acquire a few assets of which even if am dead, my children can inherit my them.