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Sande's family
Sande
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
52
workCampaign
Eastern Uganda
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($402 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying cows for rearing as an investment and also for milk.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I wouldn't be having any investment since I had no money to make one however with the transfers i received, I bought cows for rearing as an investment.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD does well by giving us unconditional transfers.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
Oh yes, 2 Oxen! I used my first transfer to buy 2 Oxen to assist me in my farming project and offering farming services to other people in my community. This project has already improved my household income and I am happy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Owning 2 Oxen for domestic and commercial farming services is the biggest difference in my daily life. I bought there Oxen with my second transfer and my life has changed better in terms of household income.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($113 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying a cow so that my family can get milk in future and it can also be a source of income for the family.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on buying oxen for starting an animal traction business. Am also a farmer who needs ox ploughed for ploughing my land easily.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on aquiring more land to make my farming commercial. I also plan to help some of my people
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement l am proudest of is being able to raise my livestock which I later used to solve home problems
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lacking enough land for farming and yet it is what I am basing to make a living
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I have finished my work because I am resting and even my family has what to eat