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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($404 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Farming, she spent her third transfer on commercial farming in that she hired a land in Kyakwazi District for farming.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that i have managed to buy a land and do commercial farming ,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?
GiveDirectly has done its best by giving us money directly and that's why some Organizations have started promising to give us money worthy 7000000ugx.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($419 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying a plot of land so that I can build my own home and leave my in-laws' home where I stay now.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the renewed hope for independence and getting my own home.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($118 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought 2 goats as social security in mybfirst transfer. I also bought cloths for my children they are now well dressed
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I hope to build a bigger house to house us with my children.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We plan to buy a piece of land and build an improved house because we are congested on the same courtyard with in laws.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement we have is our son who is two years old.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we have found in our lives is failure of two year old son to walk due to lack of proper feeding as says the medics.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is after lunch when I rest and accord maximum time to my son.
