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Nuwa
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Country:
uganda
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Occupation:
Subsistence farming
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Age:
22
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Campaign
Eastern Uganda
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($404 USD)
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7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Oh yes, a house! I used my third transfer to finish my house of a single bedroom because the house I had was just given to me temporarily.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I have my own house with cement and iron sheets because of receiving the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Giving people cash is the best.I don't see anything GiveDirectly has not done well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($422 USD)
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over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying construction materials and right now I am finishing my house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i am finishing my house and i am going to be able to leave my grandfather's house.
Initial Payment
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405775 UGX ($118 USD)
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over 7 years ago
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over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on building a new house for my family because the one I am in is very old and I want to leave it for my old father.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is getting a wife this year because I did not expect it to happen.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is the loss of my grand mother who was taking care of me a year ago. It was a very difficult moment for me.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is after noon because I come back from work to have lunch prepared by my wife and then go back.
