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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?
I used my third transfer to build a new house with three rooms because i was sleeping in a single room with the children
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would be because i now have peace in the home. My husband used to look down upon me and now he treats me well after receving the transfers. We now have a happy family
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GD does good giving us money and we plan for our future
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?
I spent my second transfer on construction of a 2 bed room permanent house. Previously my family was staying in a ramshackle temporary structure.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Having a good house for my family is the biggest difference in my daily life. Harmony has also increased because these days we discuss every issue of our family amicably.
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 used my first transfer to cut trees for timber, bought some clothes for my self and the children and also paid school fees for my children
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
When i get my next transfer, i plan to construct a house since a sleep in a poor house where the roof goes of every time we get strong winds.
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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 building a house and the remaining balance I will start business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement in life is buying a bicycle which simplified my transport means because I used to walk a long distance to take my maize for milling.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is providing basic requirements to my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am listening to a radio with my husband and children.
