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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($401 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Well! a house, I am plastering my house since it was mud.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
If i didn't receive a transfer, I wouldn't have been able to plaster my house and buy a cow.Thanks.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Well, GiveDirectly did well to send us money directly and I received it myself and I don't know what went wrong.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($425 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to renovate my house and also bought door shutters as the ones which were there initially were in a dilapidated state and my family was insecure
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my home looks very good and this has given me a lot of hapiness
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($112 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used my first transfer to buy cement and glassware for my house's windows so that i also have a house with bright windows like some other people
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was excited and made alot of noise.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the transfer on finishing my house such that it becomes more comfortable for my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that Givedirectly gave me the opportunity to be a recipient. I am really thankful and grateful.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life is the sickness that affects one of my children who gets admitted all the time she gets sick.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is after noon because this is the time I rest after my morning work.
