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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($402 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on completion of my 2 room house which i began using the first transfer. I also bought a matress and beddings since I used to sleep so poorly like a dog on rags.
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 have a responsible house where I stay with my children and people no longer laugh at me. Even my husband who deserted me with the children is now admiring me.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly does well to empower families economically and considering the position of a woman in planning for the families. Give Directly does not do well to give aid for a short time.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($420 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I use my second transfer to construct a house as my roof was leaking and the wall was mud
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life was constructing a house because i was sleeping badly during the rainny season
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($117 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying bricks that i will use to renovate my house since it has a leaky roof
I also paid school fees for my children because they weren't going to school due to lack of school fees
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my next second transfer on finishing the renovations to my house since it leaks
I also plan to buy land where I can farm and get what to eat
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the cash transfer when i get it to buy a plot of land to construct iron roofed house for my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I did buy a goat and reared it and sold it with a profit on top that i used to buy books for children to go to school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i am facing upto now is having no proper descent house for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy in the evening hours especially when a chatting with my children.
