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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($399 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Well , a cow and an offer ! I bought a cow for rearing . I also gave an offer worthy 100000 ugx to my daughter so that she can open up a hotel business .
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than if i didn't receive a transfer, because i wouldn't have been able to buy a cow.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Well ! In my own opinion, everything was done well. There wasn't anything undone well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on constructing a house because the one i was living in had a leaky roof due to old iron sheets.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Living a stress free life where I don't worry about financial issues is the biggest difference in my life. This is because I can afford to facilitate my financial needs.
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 used my first transfer to buy a blanket and matress because I was sleeping on the floor initially.
I also bought some clothes because the ones I had were torn.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to use to my next transfer to build a house which is bigger than the one i am currently living in. This is because I want to be able to earn a living since people will rent and pay me some money.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on renovating my house and the remaining balance to buy some livestock.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is buying a plot. On which I constructed my house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship I am facing is lacking where to cultivate and this is the only way I can get a meal.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am sharing stories with my grandchildren.
