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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($401 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 buying bricks and iron sheets to complete and roof my house which I am building
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 transfers in a way that i have been able to build a house for muself something that I would not have been able to do had I not got the transfers
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly is a very transparent and honest organization when they promise they fulfill, which sets them apart from other organizations. On the other hand I don't see anything Give directly doesn't do well.
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 (part of it) on buying bricks and hope to buy iron sheets to build a bigger house for myself because I am sleeping in a small house and we are congested in there
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am now living a stress free life since I am able to buy what I need without depending on my children especially paraffin so that I don't sleep in darkness as before
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?
Ok, bricks, a bed and clothes! I spent my first transfer on bricks for a three bedrooms house because the one I am having now is very small for my family. I also used the transfer to buy a bed and clothes I did not have them yet I needed them.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was at home and I received a message from GiveDirectly which contained money. I smiled because I had never received such amount at ago.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the transfer on buying some goats to rear for myself at home.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement was giving birth to my three children who take of me now.
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 three years back.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is afternoon time because I am happy to see and meet people during that time.
