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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($401 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 land. I used my transfer to buy a plot of land because me and my husband didn't have our own land.
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 because I now have a daily income business, land and I am happy.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well to sensitise us about the program and the money we received directly on our mobile phones.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($421 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my second transfer to buy a bull because I knew it would grow and I use it to plough my farm and produce food on time. I also bought a goat to keep my money growing and the balance was spent in hospital as one of my kids got anemic and he was bed ridden
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i now have hope to plough a much large area and produce more food for my family in the coming season as my bull will have grown
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($112 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I preferred 2 goats and a mattress! I spend my first transfer on 2 goats because I after they appreciate in value, I can sell them for a cow and then a plot of land for my family. I also spent my first transfer on a mattress and bedsheets because I was sleeping on a matt before this transfer.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was in my house making my bed on a matt, then received a message on my mobile phone that I have received money. From no where I became powerful and I felt much joy within me because I knew I was going to change the status of my bed. I made use of my transfer to buy a mattress and bedsheets and I now sleep well and this has improved my health and I am happy.
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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 on constructing a house for my family,the one i have can not allow me have privacy.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I did rear chicken that i sold to pay school fees for my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced is having no enough land for farming to feed my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during afternoon hours especially when i have had a meal with my children and having finished a days gardens work.
