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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 second transfer on renting an acre of land where I planted sugarcane in which I hope to be getting an income in future.
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 was initially in a miserable state with an old house but with the transfers I have been able to build a new house and bought a piece of land all of which would have been impossible for me without the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give Directly is very true to its word because when they were first registering, people thought it was a lie but Give Directly fulfilled their promise and gave money to those who deserved it.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($425 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
Well, land, capital for a business! I spent my second transfer on a plot of land for commercial farming because I did not have my own land. I also cemented my house and also increased on my business capital.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Owning my own land is the biggest difference in my daily life.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($111 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
Ok, a clothes selling business! I spent my first transfer on a clothes selling business because people in my village walk long distances for clothes from distanced trading centres. So my business will help me earn a living on a daily basis as well as saving people in my community from working long distances.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I received the money when I was in the kitchen and it was night. My joy and happiness started from there. I felt so good!
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
First of all, i would like to spend the cash transfer on establishing a grocery shop as a business within our community centre, the balance i will buy some goats for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I did have goats that multiplied and sales from them, i used to purchase household items like a mattress.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have ever faced is having no land for farming to feed my children,the land i cultivate in i hire it expensively.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during afternoon hours whenever am at home with my parents planning for the future of my children.
