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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($398 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer to buy a cow for rearing and from which I will drink some milk. I also renovated my house.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I would have died of hunger because getting what to eat each day was getting harder and harder by the day especially because of the famine however my life is now different than it would have been in a way that I always get what to eat without difficulty because of the transfers i received.
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 money on time that is on a monthly basis. On the other hand GD does not do well by leaving out other recipients(those who are ineligible) so I would suggest that they also give chance To those other recipients who were enrolled in the earlier stages of the program but later considered ineligible.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($423 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to renovate my house because it was inba poor state with almost falling walls and a dusty floor. I used the remaining money to get treatment as I fell sick when GD had just sent the money .
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i now sleep well in a cemented house which i didn't think I would ever sleep in. Thank you so much GD.
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 beddings like a mattress and bedsheets because I had old ones and was sleeping uncomfortably. I also bought a suite case to store my clothes.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when i received my money i felt really happy. Since the butchery is close to my house I went and bought some meat and rice and had a good meal. I also bought some milk.
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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 my own house because the one i am staying in is for my son. Secondly buy beddings for myself and my grandchildren.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of my son who gave me a house to stay in.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life loosing all my siblings.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up a live.
