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Samuel
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
25
workCampaign
Eastern Uganda
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($400 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Oh yes , a house ! I spent my third transfer on building a roofed house since I have been sleeping a grass thatchedhouse. Thanks
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than if i didn't receive a transfer, because i wouldn't have been able to build a roofed house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my own opinion, GiveDirectly is leading other Organisations in our village because we didn't invest any money in GiveDirectly but we have received free money. Thanks
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building a 4 room house. Previously I was staying in a tiny house which was insecure.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that am now respected in the community since I have a well established house and a permanent home.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($117 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on iron sheets coz I want to construct a house. I am now laying bricks.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on constructing a good house fitting for a man like me.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I have earned something at the end of the day.
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on building a house so as to sleep well without worrying about insects eating the grass and getting wet whenever it rains.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is being self employed that is farming because it has enabled me buy some live stock like cows.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is when I was stolen from even the mattress was taken so i had to sleep on the floor.