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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($399 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Yes , a cow and school fees ! I bought a cow for rearing and paid school fees for my children.
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 get a transfer because i wouldn't have been able to build a house and get a cow. Thanks
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Well ! Everything was done well .like , the staff was welcoming. Thanks
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($425 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on expanding my house from 2 rooms to 4 rooms because it was small compared to my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Being able to develop our selves through the transfers is the biggest difference in my life.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($112 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying ironsheets but am waiting for the next transfer so that i can start buliding. I paid treatment fee for my sick child who was suffering from measles
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very good after receiving my money because i was not expecting such big money in my life and I danced alone in my house.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on buying furniture, livestock, a bicycle because I fetch water far to reduce on time spent when I go for water and the remaining balance to pay school fees for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is building a metal house this saved my family from grass thatched house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is paying school fees for my children. I wish to educate but my income is low limiting my capacity to pay school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Listening to radio in the evening with my children after work is my happiest part of the day.
