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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($403 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Well,I spent my third transfer on building a house because the old grass thatched house was leaking,however I haven't finished with the construction due to little money.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Well,I wouldn't have been able to own a land and even built, in that i was very poor and sleeping in grassed house which was leaking.I have been able to own a land however much I haven't completed with the construction of this house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Well,GD gave us money which is so good to me. However, this money was little yet we have many problems.
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 construct a house since i was sleeping in a very poor house made of mud. I also bought a cow so we can get milk for the family
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life was having an iron roof and bricks house because i had failed to get it with out GD help
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 iron sheets because i have been sleeping in a grass thatched house and it has been leaking and am now happy.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
My plan for my upcoming transfer is to spend it on constructing a house and be able to leave this leaking house.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on buying iron sheets because i already have my bricks to build a house because the one i am in is grass thatched and grass is scarce these days.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
None
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is when my ex girlfriend killed our because she wanted to go and get maried to another man. This still hurts me up to now ans whenever i remember it shade tears.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I get to sing this takes away all the stress for the day.
