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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($402 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Well ! a house, i used my third transfer to do a renovation of my house because it was a mud house. I plastered it
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
MY life is different than if i didn't receive a transfer because i wouldn't have managed to do the renovation
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my own opinion, Everything was done well
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent part of my transfer on buying a solar lamp so that I can cut down the cost of paraffin. I am also planning to buy sand and plaster my house
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have been able to pay school fees for my daughter in primary six without much struggle like before give directly gave me money.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($112 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying a solar panel to help me cut costs which i have been spending on paraffin.I also bought a mattress so that i can stop sleeping on a mat.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when i recieved my money i felt excited knowing that my problems have been resolved.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the transfer on buying some animals to rear at home like a cow to sustain my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is giving birth to my three children who make me very happy everyday.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was the death of my husband two years ago.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is morning time because this when I go and do some gardening where I get what I feed my family.
