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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($403 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Well,I spent my third transfer on cementing my house and i did roofing because my mud house was leaking. I bought food too.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
If I didn't receive transfer,I would have started stealing food to eat.but now,I have a nice house and food is available.thanks
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Okay,GD has supported me financially but my neighbours were not supported at all.
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 used my second transfer to furnish my house as it was in a poor state. I also bought a solar plate to light my house as I sometimes used to sleep in darkness as I didn't have paraffin to light the house
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is that I am able to light my house on a daily basis without worrying about paraffin
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?
Bought a matress, bricks, and food
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Renovating my house and buying goats for rearing
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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 expanding the house we are living in by building another house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is the opportunity I have gotten from givedirectly as an recipient. I am so proud of it.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was when my children suffered a lot with sickness and tooth aches.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is the after noon because I can see everywhere and I am not scared of anything attacking me like in the night.
