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Kasifa's family
Kasifa
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
36
workCampaign
Eastern Uganda
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1685137 UGX ($451 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Am in happiness, i don't believe what GD did for me, i didn't expect it its only God knows. Without GD i may not have owned a house, am so grateful.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
There is nothing i need GD to change , all is well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buying 40 iron sheets, 2 doors, 2 windows all metallic, paid school fees for my children and bought household items like mattresses.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($468 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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access_time over 6 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The hardest hardship i have faced in life in the current situation is stress resulting from failure to pay school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when i sit later in the evening with my spoulse and children and share a meal.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i have got a very good and clear chance to improve on my house(renovate) and puchasing live stock as well as paying school fees for my children.