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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($420 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Yes ,land! I spent my third transfer on buying a land. so, I want to start farming
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than if i didn't get a transfer, because i wouldn't have been able to buy a land. Thanks
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Well ! Everything was done well in my opinion for example, GiveDircetly sent me money in private way in that no thief come my way. So I was safe
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 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 metalic door to my house as i had a weak door for protection, i also bought a bicycle to help us ease work like fetching water at home, i bought a small radio so i can know about the current affairs in the world and paid school fees for my child who is studying a tailoring course in college
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life was having my child in school which is a life time investment to me.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($112 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy door shutters for my house because we initially used to sleep without shutters and my family was in danger
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money was so joyful as I felt the first sincerity about organizations since ibhad never got money as help from any organization so I am soo happy
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Firstly,i intend to spend the cash transfer on purchasing a piece of land for farming to feed my family and increase on my household income.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I do rear goats that when they multiply, the sales from the goats i use it for paying school fees for my children to study and buy other basic necessities like salt and soap for the family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have ever faced is having no land for farming to feed my family and increase my household income so that my children can go to school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during morning hours when me, my husband, children and neighbours have woken up well and healthy.
