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Christopher
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
60
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?
Well,house,toliet and kitchen! I spent my third transfer on building 2 roomed house,toilet since i was using the neighbour's toilet and built a kitchen because the old one was leaking
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Yes,If I didn't get transfer! I wouldn't have been able to build a house,toilets and kitchen. Thanks
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
It has ignored the local council chairpersons in our village yet they are also very poor.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($420 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on construction of a latrine since I used to share with my neighbours which was ashaming. I also bought construction materials like iron sheets, bricks and timber as I prepare to construct a good house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Having my own latrine is the biggest difference in my daily life. Previously I had to be extra careful not to annoy my neighbours lest they stop me from accessing their toilet services and it was very ashaming for a man like me to plead for a latrine.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($112 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I sunk a pit and built a pit latrine in my first transfer for it was our priority at home. Our sanitationhas thus improved.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I hope to build a big house with a better roof in my upcoming transfer since the one that I have has a leaking roof
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on renovating my house and the remaining balance to pay school fees for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is buying land, it is on this Land that I am cultivating crops to sustain my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship I am facing is paying school fees for my children due to lack of stable income which even caused some of my children to drop out of school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am chatting with my children and wife.