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Nambuya's family
Nambuya
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
64
workCampaign
Uganda Disaster Response
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
4664420 UGX ($1206 USD)
access_time 2 months ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Recipient wishes to rare her livestock and invest in agriculture
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Nothing at all
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Bought livestock and paid school fees for children
 
Enrolled
access_time 8 months ago
 
What do you plan to do with the cash transfer?
I plan on buying a cow for milk since I have grandchildren and for myself too at this age. And also this grant will enable me to buy a piece of land where I can build a house to stay with my family in safety.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I thank God who has kept us alive and though headache pains occur I am able to get food for my grand children and other basic needs.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have had Headache for now 2 year that disturb me so often but been getting some treatment which after I am free from pain and able to work and put food on my table. When I am in pain , I can hardly do any work for myself like digging becomes difficult for because I am not able to bend during such moments.