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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($399 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to construct a house because I was leaving in a rental where I actually had hardships of paying the monthly rent.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My children and I would have died of hunger especially because of the famine we were faced with recently however with the transfers i was able to stock some food for my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD does well by giving us the cash directly as this enables each of us to get the right amount. On the other hand there isn't anything that GD does not do well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($425 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to build a house because I have been renting. I also used some of it to pay my children's school fees since they were demanding for it from school and the rest of the money I bought food for my family because we have experienced a long dry season so we had food shortages
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a place I call home with a house of my own
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($112 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used my first transfer to buy a matress since i was sleeping poorly, i also bought some bricks to prepare for construction of a bigger house. I also bought some food for the family
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i received my money, i was too excited. I started screaming out loud with happiness
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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 buying a piece of land, build a house and also start up a business for hair dressing.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of are my six children because God gave them to me as a gift.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was when i separated with my husband. He left me with my children and i have toiled alone to look after them.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the afternoon. It's during this time that i interact with my friends and get new ideas on how i can develop my family.
