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Bena's family
Bena
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
76
workCampaign
Standard Uganda
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($450 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?
If I had never received these transfers, I would still be in a very bad state of sleeping in a house made out of maize plantain but now sleep well and comfortably in a proper house. My feeding and health have greatly improvedas well. All the above wouldnot be possibleifI had not recievedtransfers.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion,GiveDirectly has done well by helping us to remove us from poverty However in my opinion, givedirectly has done nothing bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on paying 300,000 ugx to the LC for helping me track and swap my line that has been taken by my neighbour. I also used 40,000 ugx to buy poles for building since here we use poles and not bricks. Given the nature of our land. I am planning to buy sand from bukalu or kyebube that I will use to plaster my house. This is because there the soil is good compared to the one here in Busano. I am also planning to use some of my transfer as capital to buy timber and clothes that I will put in my business that I started using part of my first transfer having bought a sewing machine and power saw - a tree cutting machine. It will be in form of my business
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($448 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 1,000,000 ugx on purchasing a machine for my son's timber workshop. The balance of the cash transfer I bought timber to start the rennovation of my house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy. I told my siblings about my good news. I was filled with joy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am happier now because I have accomplished what I would have not done. For example I bought a machine for my son which will earn him income instead of being idle.
 
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access_time almost 6 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i face is lack of money for buying sewing machine and feeding.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moment is normally during afternoon hours after lunch.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to buy sewing machine for my daughter. My daughter shall be making clothes for people in my village and i get more money. Also some money will help me raise permanent ironroofed house.