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Mustafa
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
32
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 constructing my house that i had constructed half way with the previous transfer.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I would still be a man with no respect because I did no have a home of my own however when I received the transfers i was able to get a descent house so I am now respected.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD does well by giving us money and letting us plan for it according to our needs and heart's desires. However it also doesn't do well by not telling us know when we shall receive the money to allow us plan accordingly.
 
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 buy construction materials like bricks and sand so that i can start construction when i receive my last transfer. I am currently living in a grass thatched house which is leaking and would like to have an iron roof house
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my everyday life is yet to come when i construct an iron roof house that i have been dreaming of.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($118 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 iron sheets and bedding since I was sleeping very poorly like a rat.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfers to fulfil my dream of constructing a good house because any respected man should have a decent home.
 
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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 building a metal rooftop house because grass is hard to get.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is my wife because she is understanding and she is always there for me for better for worse.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is loosing my three children. I remember the last child i lost i went to Jinja hospital spent all the little money i had went hungry but still my child passed on.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning, afternoon and evening because of my lovely wife she always puts a smile on my face whenever i see her.