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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($400 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 paying my school fees balances since am in senior four. I also bought other construction materials as I prepare to build my own house.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that I have cleared my school fees for the whole year and so am assured of completing my Ordinary level.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly does well not to discriminate recipients basing on age or status in the community.
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 bicycle and also constructing a house since i was sleeping in a house with a leaking roof. I also decided to buy a bicycle so as to ease work at home like collecting water.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having a good house because i have been sleeping poorly during rainny season and am now happy that GD helped me get a better house.
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 used my first transfer to pay my school fees since I had just sent back home from school because the school was demanding.
The grass that i use for roofing my grass thatched house is scarce nowadays so i bought iron sheets to construct a house.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to use my next transfer to buy bricks and sand to build an iron roofed house since grass to add on my roof is now scarce. (I live in a grass thatched house)
I will also use some of the money to pay my school fees
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on building a house because this grass thatched house leaks whenever it rains.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is buying a bicycle because I used to walk a long distance to fetch water.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is to make ends meet
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am in the trading center chatting with friends.
