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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($402 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 a house, an Ox and a goat. I used my transfer to finish my house because the second transfer was not enough. I also bought an Ox to help with a daily income.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My standard of living improved in terms of feeding, sleeping. I also have a better shelter and my home is clean so 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?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well to give us free phones and money in full amounts as it was promised.
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?
On a house! I used my second transfer to build a 2bedrooms house with cement and iron sheets because I have been renting and it has been costly and the landlord was almost throwing me out.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Being able to build a modern house with cement and iron sheets is the biggest difference in my daily life. I have appropriately utilized my second transfer to build my own house of 2bedrooms. 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?
I spent my first transfer on buying ironsheets and sand to build a house since I have been renting.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money i felt happy and made a ululation.I was now sure that am going to build my house.
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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 construction of my own house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I was able to buy a piece of land.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is renting. This is because at times I lack independence.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is morning hours. This is because I get time to cultivate and also find what to feed my family.
