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Rose's family
Rose
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
23
workCampaign
Eastern Uganda
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($399 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Well , a house ! I spent my third transfer on building a big house with one bedroom and a living room . This is so because i have been sleeping in a small grass thatched house.
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 a transfer because i have managed to buy a plot of land. Thanks
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, I think GiveDirectly has done well , however wearing those protective elements was scaring to most of us. That's why we used to you call you demons.
 
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?
On food, iron sheets, bricks and timber! I used my second transfer to buy food for my family since we were starving. I also bought iron sheets and bricks for 2bedroom house because the house I have now is very small for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The on going construction of my house of my house is the biggest difference in my daily daily life. I have started on the construction of my house with my second transfer.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($112 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying ironsheets and bricks.my grass thatched house has been small.It's like I have been sleeping outside.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my transfer I was excited but i was sleeping and so I couldn't show out how I exactly was feeling.
 
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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 construction of the house. This is because the one I am staying in is for my father.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I have no achievement.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is, this I lost my daughter of one year of age.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is afternoon hours. This is because I get time to interact and socialise with my friends.