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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($398 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on completing payment of a piece of land (20ft x40ft) in Mayuge town where I hope to build rental houses.
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 accessing basic requirements for my family is no longer a problem and I also have security in the plot of land I bought.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly does well to send money directly to recipients without any third party.
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?
Ok, on land! I am planning to spend my second transfer on land. I withdrew my transfer and then I kept my money with a bank untill I get the total amount for the land I want to buy, this is because I don't have my own land yet I have very many children. So I want to have land and settle on it with my children.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Having solid hope with the money in the bank for my land is the biggest difference in my daily life. I have saved my transfer in the bank for this land I am hoping for. I am happy.
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?
Oh yes, food, school fees, a door and bicycle! I used my first transfer to pay school fees for my 4 children. I also spent my transfer on a metalic door for my house, a bicycle to transport my children to and from school; and food since it is a dry season and food is scarce. I am happy with my family
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I did not expect anything that day and I was at hope relaxing in my seating room but fortunately I got a mobile money message from GiveDirectly and i was happy moving up and down because to me it was un believable.
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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 buying sawing machine and the remaining balance to construct a house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is educating my son from primary to secondary, currently he is in form four.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing is paying school fees for my children because my income is not sustaining
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening after work when I am having dinner with my children.
