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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($401 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on a house. I used the transfer to build myself a house because I was accommodated by my grandparents and I wanted to be independent from them.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I now sleep and feed well, I have a plot of land and a house in it from the transfers so my life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well to give us money and phones freely.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($420 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my second transfer to buy a plot of land as i was staying with my grand mother so i wanted to be independent. I also used part of the money to treat my sick child
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having acquired a plot of land which has been my dream for a long time
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($117 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 beddings because I was sleeping very poorly. I also bought clothes for my baby whom the father has neglected.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on buying a plot to build a house so that I can leave my parent's house.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to set up a grocery shop as business to increase my household income.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I am proud because i was able to give birth to a bouncing baby girl.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have ever had is my daughter's father not giving me support with my daughter.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during afternoon hours especially after having a meal.
