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Beatrice
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
26
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 completing my house which I had started using GD transfers. I also bought a motorcycle to provide daily income for the home.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that I now get daily income from the motorcycle and my living standards have greatly changed.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly does well to give aid in form of cash because even vulnerable people have their burning needs and plans. It also does well to fulfill all the promises made during barazas. GD does not do well to leave out some of the most vulnerable people while giving transfers.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($419 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my second transfer to construct a house sinve the one we were living in was almost falling and had a leaking roof.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life was having a new house. We were worried that one time the house would collapse and kill us and now we are happy we got a new house. Thanks GD
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($117 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
Bought iron sheets, paid school fees and spent on house expenses
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Building a house and pay school fees
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to build a better house to accomodate my five children, buy house nacessities ,heifer,goats for income generation.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement in life is a piece of land we bought after selling our produce in 2010.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship faced in life is persistent sickness of our children yet with no money to administer proper treatment.food too is aproblem as crop yield keep on fluctuating.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is at lunch time when iam sharing a meal with my children.i rest and then plan for supper.