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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 building a 2 room house on the plot of land which I had bought using GD transfers and so I have now left my parents' home to my 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 a way that I had no hope of leaving my parents' home in the near future but now I love in my own house and home.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly does well in as far as transparency is concerned. There is no room for bribing and its staff are honest. Give Directly doesn't do well to leave out some villages.
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 to buy a plot of land because I am currently living with my parents as I divorced my husband so I want to get my own place. I also paid school fees for my two kids as they were not going to sit for exams due to unpaid fees
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is that I am no longer on pressure because I am going to get my own place and keep my kids there
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 spent my first transfer on making a partial payment on a plot of land where i will construct my house and leave my parent's home because i have kids.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
With the upcoming transfer,I am planning to spend it on clearing the balance left on my plot and also start constructing my house and be able to leave my parent's house and settle in my home with my kids.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to buy land for food production, build my own house and Invest in produce business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is producing children with my man though getting help is aproblem.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship faced in life is pests tent sickness in my children yet getting money for treatment is hard.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is in the evening after resting that I go to our trading center charting with our grand father.
