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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 second transfer to build a two room house because i was sleeping in a one room house that was very small for the family
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 some privacy in the bigger house than it was in a single room
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD is good because it sends money direct to us
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($418 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 buying food to feed the orphans whom I take care of considering the dry spell. I also bought construction materials for expanding my house which is too small to comfortably accommodate the orphans and me.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my capacity to take care of the orphans has been enhanced due to the transfers.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($118 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 buy iron sheets, pay school fees for my children and bought food for the family.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I want to use my next transfer on constructing a house because i have many children yet we sleep in a one room house
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to expand my house to accomodate my daughter with her orphans,buy more land and take good care of children
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is this house which has I build single handedly after the death of my husband
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship faced in life the death of my husband and the death of my daughters husband too.its really burden raising orphans
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is sharing a meal and they show the they are satisfied.
