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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($403 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 renting land to use for cultivation.I also bought chairs for my house.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if i never received the transfer in a way that i have been able to plaster my house,buy chairs for my house and been able to rent land for cultivation.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Givedirectly does well to give us money and we improve our standards of living and on the other hand i don't see anything that Givedirectly does not do well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($421 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on furnishing my home. i wanted my home to look like the other nice homes around the village and am now happy about it.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is getting a good home. it has been my dream for so long and am now happy that i finally achieved it. Thank you very much GD
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($117 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
Cement and aggregates
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Renovating the house
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to use my transfer to start business and buy some livestock.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is educating my son from primary and now at the University.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing is paying school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of day is in the afternoon when am having meal with family. During this time I also share stories with my children and also teach them good public morals
