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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?
Well,house and cattle.I spent my second transfer on finishing my house that was incomplete, i also bought cows and pigs for rearing,paid rent for land so that i can carry out cultivation
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
If I didn't receive transfer, I wouldn't have been able to expand on my house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Yes,GD has done more good to us than harm. I have received free money. Thanks
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 building a house since the one I initially had was very small yet I had children
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is that I am now having a spacious house and I feel stress free as I have been able to do something that I thought I would do in 10 years time
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($117 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought iron sheets in my first transfer waiting for the upcoming transfer to start on house construction. I need a big house for my family
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to construct a big house in my next transfer. We live an over crowded house
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We plan to build a better house.buy nacessities.invest in piggery and goats and heifer for milk production.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement was when we bought four iron sheets after selling rice which we planted in first season.we are going to add more after getting a transfer from gd to erect a good house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I ve faced in my life was the miscourriage of our first born.it devastated me but my husband and father in law are very supportive and understanding.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is in the afternoon when iam sharing a meal with my husband and father in law. I cook for both them since mother in law past on.
