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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($401 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Okay, a house! I am building a nice house because the old house was mud. I used to feel ashamed of my own house due to its poor condition.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
If i didn't get a transfer, I wouldn't have managed to build a house because I had wanted to build but i had no ability to do it. Thanks.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Well, Everything was done well and i haven't seen anything that didn't go well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($419 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying construction materials to help me build a good house which can even host visitors. Today I stay in a very poor house. I also bought a cow to create a sustainable source of income even after the programme.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my worries have greatly reduced and I can now consider myself a man. Previously I had been fade up with life because I worked hard but saw no progress in life but now I see my long term dreams come true.
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 bought iron sheets, bricks in my first transfer to build a house and move from the hut . I also used part of the money to cover my family medical bills
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I will start of construction of my house when I get the upcoming transfer
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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 better house to shift from grass thatched house and the remaining balance to buy livestock.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is buying radio now I no longer go to neighborhood to listen to news.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is providing basic requirements to my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am listening to my radio together with my family
