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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($399 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Oh yes , a house and a land ! I bought a land with house at 3000000 ugx. I have been keeping the last 2 transfers so that i can add on and a buy a land with a house.
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 managed to build a house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Well , Everything was done well and I have not seen anything that wasn't done well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($425 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
Buying a plot of land and i am planning to start building in it when i get my last transfer is what I spent my second transfer on.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Owning a plot of land is the biggest difference in my daily life.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($117 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used my first transfer to buy 4goats and clothes
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
When i get my second transfer, i am planning to buy a plot of land and construct a house
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the cash transfer on constructing a house for myself.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I did buy a goat that am expecting for it to produce more so that they can multiply.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i always have is having no enough food to eat.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during afternoon hours especially after having finished garden work.
