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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($400 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on completing the construction of my house. I also bought a bicycle to ease my transportation and that of my child who I constantly take to hospital because of his chronic illness.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I would've stolen to feed my children especially with this famine we are faced with however my life is different in a way that i stocked food for my family and am able to provide for their needs 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 being very humble and visiting us at our homes. They also don't ask for any bribe in return for their services.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($418 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying construction materials for constructing a new house since the one am staying in is very small and in a sorry state.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is access to daily meals which was previously a very big challenge since I have no land for cultivation and I had never dreamt of owning a phone in the near future.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($118 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a mattress bed sheets and blanket in my first transfer for the children did not have any. I also bought a cow that we shall share to raise milk for the family.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
In my next transfer now that I have settled the bedding issues, I will improve on my house by renovating it and constructing more rooms to accommodate all of well since the current one is small
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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 beautiful house and also start up a business like food stuff business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I do not have an achievement i am proudest of.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is when I was bewitched and i became poor a person who had some money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I get to see my family still alive.
