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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?
I used my third transfer to buy food for the family since all he gardens dried out due to drought. I also paif school fees for my children so they can better education. I also renovated my house so thay it looks good
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in such a way that if i had not got a transfer, i would have died due to lack of food but since i got the transfer, i was capable of getting food for the family
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GD does good by giving us money and allowing us to use it by our selves
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 a motorcycle to make sure that it generates for me a daily income as I transport people to different places. I also furnished my house as my house we were living in was in a dilapidated state
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is that I am no longer stressed about basic household needs as my motorcycle generates a daily income for my family
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 myself clothes since i didn't have.I also bought a sack of posho for my family because we didn't have what to eat.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
With the upcoming transfer,I am planning to start up a business of buying agricultural products like maize,beans to support my family.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to invest in produce business.buy land for sustainable food production and lastly improve my house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is this house and the solar panel on top.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I ve faced in my life is getting reasonable capital to enable start a business like my peers has and still hard to get.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is in the evening when I go to the center to socializing with friends.
