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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($401 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on utensils, goats. I used my transfer to buy utensils for my house because I didn't have them. I also bought 2 goats for future income for a house.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I now own land for a house and a cow for milk from 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?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well to speak well with us, and trying the best to find us in our villages and home.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($421 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 buying a plot of land (30ft x50 ft) where I want to build my own house. I also bought a cow as an asset.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is owningva plot of land which makes me a responsible resident in the area.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($113 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying iron sheets as i plan to build a house i also bought a bed since I was sleeping down on the floor
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when i received my money i felt so excited and just continued thanking God for GD.
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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 because I am still living at my parents house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of my chickens because in case of any problem i have some security.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was when my mother was operated and her uterus removed and hunger stroke our home.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I get time for my friends after all the hard work.