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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($400 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 renting land on which I planted sugarcane. I also stocked some food i.e. a sack of posho.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I would have never managed to send my children to school because I could hardly pay their school dues due to lack of money however my life is different because i am now able to pay their school fees to enable them attain education and this is all thanks to the transfers I received.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD does well by giving us transfers and letting us decide how to use it.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($425 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on building my house.I have been sleeping in a small house with my children but i have now expanded on it.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is being able to have a privacy where I can do everything I want.Am nolonger staying in house without rooms.I can now accommadate visitors in my own house.thanks
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 spent my first transfer on buying a cow for rearing because I love milk so much and I couldn't afford it.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money i made a ululation and danced because I had never worked for that money.thank you.
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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 buying more land to expand my house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is the ability to buy the piece of Iand where I constructed my small house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lacking enough land where to cultivate from.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is Night hours. This is because I get time to rest and relax.
