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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 completing the construction of my house. I also bought a cow for rearing as an investment.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I would still be under developed especially concerning owning a house however my life is different in a way that I was able to construct a house and fulfilled my long term dream in the shortest time possible and this is because I received transfers.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD does well by helping us out whenever we have issues and also resolving conflicts that come up because of transfers.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on constructing a bigger (3 rooms) iron roofed house. The single room grass thatched house I was living was leaking and I wouldn't sleep at all whenever it rained in the night.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Living my dream is the biggest difference in my life. I always dreamt of living in a better house but never knew if I would be able to construct one however with the transfers all this has proved possible.
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 used my first tranafer to buy a cow. I wanted it to be an investment in my home.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i received the mobile money messege, i lost my senses for some time. I switched my phone thinking it was a trick star who sent a messege. I later switched on my phone and checked my MoMo account and confirmed it was true. I was full of excitement.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer on buying a piece of land on which we can do some gardening because we are just renting garden land now and it is very expensive for me. I will also build a house and get out of this grass thatched one.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that my wife successfully gave birth two days ago and I am so happy.
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 mother four years ago due to illness.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is evening time because this is when I play some football with my friends.
