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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($397 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Well , a cow and house ! I spent my Third transfer on buying a cow for rearing and i also completed my house because it was open without doors and Windows.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than if i didn't receive a transfer because i wouldn't have been able to build a house. May be , i would have continued digging for people to earn a living and even sleeping in leaking house.thanks
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Well ! In my opinion, GD has done well . For instance ,we were first trained on how to use these transfers so that we gain more money.
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 build a house because my husband died without constructing for me and I have been living with my mother and children in the same house. I also bought a pig to rear such that i can keep expanding my income sources in future
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i now own a house so I am nolonger stressed about squeezing in a small house with my children
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($113 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
Oh well, food, bricks and timber! I used my first transfer to buy bricks and timber because I want to build a 2bedroom house since I have been staying in my mother's house and it is very small.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was home in the morning then I checked my phone and I saw money from GiveDirectly. I was very happy because I knew I was going to afford buying food for the orphans I keep. We are happy and having normal meals.
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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 rentals to have second source of income and the remaining balance to buy some livestock.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is buying a plot of land and I hope to construct rentals on it.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is providing basic needs to my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am conversing with my mother.
