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Betty
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
32
workCampaign
Standard Uganda
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($452 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 life is different than it would have been because I am happy to have acquired household items, and built a simple iron sheet roofed house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well giving people money to acquire livestock, build houses, and improved feeding through food bought; and there's nothing it hasn't done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy building materials such as bricks, timber, iron sheets, bought a cow and household items.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($461 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that now I can buy food for my family on daily basis unlike before we could sleep hungry some times.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received money, I became very happy because I felt that my money probelm is now solved
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy solar at 140,000ugx, one trips of bricks 250,000ugx, gift to in -laws worth 400,000ugx . The balance of money(980,000ugx) is what I'm planning use for buying iron sheets,doors and household goods.
 
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access_time over 5 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to help me to get the money for opening a beckary for making bread to generate dailing household income for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is morning ,when I am giving thanks and praise to the Lord almighty.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship which I face is my life is limited land for farming ,which has caused famine to my family.