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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($398 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 completing my house and building a kitchen for home. I also bought seeds and paid casual labourers to work in my garden. I kept the rest for my upkeep after stocking food.
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 that I now sleep comfortably on good soft beddings and in a descent house. This has had a positive impact on my health as an old woman.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly does well to give transfers to the most vulnerable people in the community. Giving us phones was also very good since GD can reach out to us quickly and with ease.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($423 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
Ok, a house! I used my second transfer to expand and renovate my single bedroom house with cement and iron sheets, because the former status of the house was poor and its walls had become weak and they were about to fall on me.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Being able to have a good house is the biggest difference in my daily life. I spent my transfer to renovate and expand my house. I am happy.
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 beddings like mattress, blanket, bedsheets, And a bed because I had no bed and the others were very old and torn. Now I sleep comfortably and better.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I got my money i felt very happy and when morning came I withdrew my money and bought some meat and rice before buying other things. I had a wonderful meal that day. Thank you give directly.
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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 buying bedding. And the remaining balance will be utilised to improve my house and construct a kitchen.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is the ability to put up a small house where I stay now.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is losing my only child. This child was poisoned.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is morning hours. During this time I get opportunity to meet people and interract with them.
