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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 used my third transfer to construct iron roof house because i was sleeping in a grass thatched house that was leaking
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would be if i didnt get the transfer in way that i got a better house and i am nolonger worried about the leaking roof.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD does it well by giving us money direct to us not through local authorities
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 used my second transfer to buy construction materials for constructing my jouse that has been in poor state
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is getting a house that i have dreamt of for years. I am grateful to GD
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($117 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying ironsheets and i have kept it waiting for the next transfer so that i can be able to bulid a roofed house.also bought some fertilizers for my tomato garden.Am proud of GD because am going to selling my tomatoes and getting more money.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on buliding a new house.
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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 building a house because the grass thatched house leaks whenever it rains and the remaining balance I will start small business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is planting coffee tress. My coffee plantation has sustained my family in terms of basic needs.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship I am facing is having small house which can not accommodate my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am relaxed listening to radio with my husband and children.
