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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($398 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on clearing the debt on the plot of land that i was buying. I am planning to construct a house for my family on that land.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I used to worry so much because i always had needs which i could not facilitate because i had no money and that would still be the case if i had not received transfers however my life is now different in a way that i am able to facilitate my needs because of the money i received.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GD doesnot harrass us because they are helping us in other words they treat us with respect and in my opinion by doing so, they do well. However they do not do well by only giving us 3 transfers. I would prefer the transfers given to us to be continous to allow us to put all our plans into action because i personally bought land on which i plan to construct a house but i dont know where i will get the money to do so since i have exhausted my transfers.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($423 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to rent three acres of land where I am going to plant sugarcane as it is a business that is lucrative one of these days and its paying highly
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i now have hopes of getting rich since i now have land where i am going to grow sugarcane. Stress reduced somehow.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($113 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying building materials like bricks iron sheets and a door to expand on my house which is too small for us
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when i received my money i felt happy and thanked God for the opportunity. I immediately called my husband and shared the good news and we planned for the money together
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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 to expand my house. The remaining balance will help me get another plot of land where I cultivate from.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I grew sugar cane and was able to buy a piece of land from my sales.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is; in 2014 I lost my six cows which were giving me money from milk. This hit me hardly.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is morning hours. This is because I use this time to cultivate, and also look for what to eat with my family.
