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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($399 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 iron sheets. I used my transfer to buy iron sheets for a house of 2 bedrooms.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I managed to renovate my house, I now have solar power, and I am now feeding well with the transfer 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?
GiveDirectly does well to give us free phones and money without anything in return.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($418 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 repairing my house which was leaking, very dirty and uncomfortable for staying.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Having a descent house to stay is the biggest difference in my life. I no longer get some diseases and pests like jiggers which were rampant in my home.
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?
Renovated the house and bought food
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Buy land
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to renovate my house for my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I was able to buy a cow that i could milk and get milk for my family to drink and for sale.And this could help our health and household income.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
One of my child becoming mentally ill and yet i had no money to take him to the hospital.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy mostly in the evening hours when my children converge at home.
