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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($404 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on a house. I used my third transfer to build a house of 2bedrooms with bricks and iron sheets. I did not have my own house.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I have acquired my own land, utensils, and a my own house therefore, my life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Giving us a free phone and money is good.
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 used my second transfer to buy a plot of land because I have been married and living in my brother's home so I need to have a my own place
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is that I am been relieved about the stress of living with my brother when I am married. I will also soon have a place of my own I call home
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 spent my first transfer on a bed, mattress, bedsheets, blanket, clothes and shoes for my wife because I did not have all these but I have them now and my family and I we are happy.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to buy land for a house with my upcoming transfer because am now living on my brother's land which he may need it at any time. Besides, my first transfer was not enough to to buy me a plot of land, that's why am counting on my next transfer.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the cash transfer on buying a plot of land to construct for my family a decent iron roofed house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I am proud that am always able to hire land and plant maize and after harvesting i can use it for consumption at home with my family and some of it i do sell to buy other basic necessities like salt.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have ever faced is having no land at all, since the one i have built in a house for family i borrowed it from my brother.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during afternoon hours having finished a day's garden work .
