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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($397 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Well ! A house and business , I spent my third transfer on building a house because i was sleeping in my maternal grandparent's house . I bought house requirements and also started up a chaptai selling business in our village.
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 been able to build a house . I used to be worried that my uncle might chase me away from home when my grandparents pass on.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Wow! Everything was done well . GOD reward you. Thanks
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 my second transfer on buying a plot of land where I am planning to build a two roomed house for myself and leave my grandmother's house where I have been staying all my life. Additionally I also set up a chapti business where I hope to save some money to continue taking care of myself.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i have been able to buy land of my own, because given my situation, I never thought I would ever afford land. I hope to be independent soon.
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 avoid my house from getting burt because of candles which had ever happened to me before since it's agrass thatched house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when i recieved my money i felt excited and i started laughing alone not believing that i have received 4000000Shs on my phone.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Fisrt of all, i would like to spend the cash transfer on purchasing a plot of land that i will construct a decent house for myself, part of the money i will buy household items.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I did plant tomatoes that yielded well and i sold it and got good money that enabled me to buy a cow that intend to keep for milk production.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have ever faced is dropping out of school due to lack of school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during morning hours when i have waken up healthy with enough energy to weed my crops.
