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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($403 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
My husband used my third transfer to buy a bed because we were sleeping on the ground. He also bought some little posho 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 mow sleep on a good bed
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, its good to give cash but also its bad as some times our spouses use it with out informing us
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($419 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to a bull for ploughing my land to produce enough food and also bought metallic doors to finish my house because my old house was in a poor condition
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is that I am now able to plough enough land faster to plant my crops so as not to miss out on the planting season
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($117 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used my first transfer to buy a goat, put a roof on my new house and also used some to buy food
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to spend my second transfer on furnishing my house so that i can sleep in a nice house like others.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the transfer on buying two bulls and an ox plow and use them for hire.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I do not have one yet.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was the loss of my child last month.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is the evening time because I meet people and we conserve.
