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John
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Country:
uganda
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Occupation:
Subsistence farming
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Age:
46
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Campaign
Standard Uganda
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($447 USD)
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6 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 now different in that all my worries about my piece of land were settled after I paid off the debts.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GD has empowered us financially
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($445 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 peace of mind, especially after i settled that debt i had incurred for bailing a son from police.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i recieved the money, i felt so happy and relieved, for my burdens were going to be eased.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy livestock at 1,050,000 Ugx, paid a long standing debt of 600,000 Ugx, and the balance, bought clothes for myself.
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over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of money to buy land to expand on my agricultural production.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Evening time is my happiest part of the day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means buying oxen and ox plough that will facilitate an increase on my farming harvests.
