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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 was very sick with hernia and I needed an operation so i spent my third transfer on paying my medical bills. I also completed the construction of my house.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I would've died of hernia since i couldn't afford medical attention however my life is different because i am still surviving because i was operated and my health is now okay and all this is 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 money and not dictating how we should use it.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
Oh yes,house and treatment.I spent my second transfer on building a house because my house had fallen down partly. I also used some money for treating myself.I had suffered from hernia for many years and i didnt have money to go for treatment.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Being able to pay for my treatment is the biggest difference in my daily life.I feel am now alive other than those days when I was very sick and no money to go to hospital for treatment.my life was coming to an end.thanks
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 bricks to start building myself a house because this one wants to fall.I also bought myself a gomesi and iron sheets for my new house.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
With my upcoming transfer I am planning to spend it on buying a cow and also start taking some milk.I will also continue with building my 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 since the one I am in when it rains and strong winds blow, it threatens to fall. I am also planning to buy clothes, food to eat , then treat myself
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having here and calling it my home
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is having cough that has lasted for over 10 (ten) years and not having money for treatment that even if I go to hospital, the nurses send me back home
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I was sitting with my friends and we are charting
