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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?
Unfortunately my child is having a kidney problem so I used most of the money on medical expenses. I will use the rest of the money to do follow-up on my childs health and get her treatment where necessary.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My childs health would have worsened due to lack of medical attention which she is currently receiving thanks to the transfers i received.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GD does well by giving us those transfers and letting us decide how to use it without dictating.
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 buy a plot of land because i wanted to use it to grow more crops for my family so that we are not stricken by famine again
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i now have more land that i will use to grow food for my family
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 paying school fees for my children to enable them to resume school after holidays.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt happy at heart when I received the money however I did show any excitement for fear that thieves would attack me in the night and steal my phone and money.
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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 paying school fees for my children and the remaining balance to buy land to expand on agricultural production.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is constructing metal house and I am very happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing now is paying school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when I am giving my children breakfast.
