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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?
I spent my third transfer on a house, food and solar panel. I used my transfer to buy doors for my 3bedroom house because the second transfer was not enough. I also bought solar panel for light.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I have a respectable house, solar power and I feed well in my home therefore, my life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well to give us money directly without any third party.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($426 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my second transfer to build a three room house as i was sleeping in a single roomed house where my children were sharing a room with me. I also bought some food for the family
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life was getting a bigger house as i have been sharing a room with my children and now they have there own bed room
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($113 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying construction materials like bricks and ironsheets as I prepare to build a 3 room house. I sleep in a very sorry state and I yearn to get out of it.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received my money I was over joyed even though I had realised that part of it had been stolen. I knew that God had answered my prayers.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on improving my house such that I can stay in conducive environment.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is my plot of land which I bought in 2001 out of the former small business I used to do. I am happy I have where to stay.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is last week I had an accident with my coleagues when we were going to work. But I did not get any harm, I am now okay.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is morning hours because I am able to see some People passing by and it motivates me.
