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Ziria's family
Ziria
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
28
workCampaign
Eastern Uganda
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($404 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer as an additional investemnt into my kiosk business since its from which I earn a daily income. I also cleared the debt on the plot of land that I was purchasing.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I would've died of hunger following the famine we were and are still faced with however I am still surving because i stocked food when I received transfers and as a result my life is different than it would've been without transfers.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GD people are very friendly and they always treat us with respect so they do well by doing so.
 
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?
I used my second transfer to buy a plot of land because I am a widow and my husband died without buying me land and constructing for me. I also used some of the money to pay school fees for my children as they were demanding them fees at school which I couldn't afford as a single parent
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i am stress free as I managed to pay school fees for my children
 
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?
Well, a plot of land! I spent my first transfer on a plot of land that I managed to make half payment. The plot I am living on now is very small and my children don't have enough space for playing, that's why I decided to buy land where I can do farming and have enough space for my children.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was preparing dinner for my children then I received a message on my phone. I read the message and it was money from GiveDirectly. I didn't expect it! I was extremely excited about this free money from GiveDirectly.
 
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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 house because currently I do share house with my co-wife.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is buying land on which I am planning to construct my home.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is providing basic needs to my children and paying school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am in our village women club. During time we do save as well discuss developmental ideas.