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Charles
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Country:
uganda
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Occupation:
Subsistence farming
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Age:
73
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Campaign
Standard Uganda
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($449 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?
I'm so happy that at my old age I have bought my livestock which couldn't if it wasn't give directly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GD did well to support me and the rest of the community with financial assistance. Everything is going on well
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have bought a cow @620000, Feeding 180000 feeding and Saved 833000
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($467 USD)
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over 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now sleep well because I bought good beddings and am happy.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer I felt good.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used my first transfer to buy a bed, a matress and bedsheets. I have a balance of 1,100,000 which I intend to use for buying cows.
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over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means buying a bed, mattress and bedsheets for my household. This will give us comfort during the night.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Afternoon time is my happiest part of the day.This is usually after having a meal.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is inadequancy of money to buy basic needs like food, beddings and clothing.
