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Namukoose
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uganda
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Occupation:
Subsistence farming
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Age:
31
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Campaign
Eastern Uganda
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1685137 UGX ($441 USD)
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6 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I now own land something I never hoped to see
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Have good customer care and respect
What did you spend your second transfer on?
Bought land in the transfer @1,400,000 Using the balance for home support
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($470 USD)
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6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am now a land lord because I am counted among the people who do own land in this country Uganda.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was over joyed and for sure I was speechless. I had never touched such a big a mount of money in life ever since I was born.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I partly paid on a plot of land that is worthy 1,800,000/=. I am waiting for the next transfer so that I may clear the payment.
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over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to buy aplot of land and construct my own house because am currently staying in my father's house with my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Afternoon is the happiest part of my day because it's time when we get eat lunch with my children
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i face is raising money to take care of my children after I lost the husband.
