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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($404 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Okay,house.food and goats.I spent my second transfer on building house rentals, bought food because we have been in a dry season and 2 goats for rearing.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life would still be miserable if i never received money.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Well,GD would have given all the people in this village because people who didn't get money are very jealous.
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 spent my second transfer on iron sheets, cement and treating my sick child who has been sick for a long time.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is having my child treated after years of sickness. I am so grateful to GD and pray that God rewards you the best in life.
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?
Bought sand, cement and some clothes for the family members
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Building a house and buying a cow
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access_time 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is my disabled child who cannot talk, walk and is blind.
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the transfer on buying a piece near the roadside because this side we are deep in bush.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is the birth of my five children because they will help me in the future when I am old.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is the after noon because this is the time I meet friends , we chat and laugh together.
