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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?
I spent my third transfer on completing my house which I had begun using the first transfers. I previously slept in a grass thatched 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 now stay in a secure house which doesn't leak. Previously I would have to struggle relocating my property whenever it rained.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, what Give Directly does well is reaching out to the most vulnerable without discrimination and corruption.
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 one romped house to move out of the grass thatched house I am staying in
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am now respected and a happy person. People used to laugh at me and mock me for being so poor and having no house but now am respected because people see a new me since give directly started helping me. Am also happier
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($118 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a cow in my first transfer that we shall rear to give us milk
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to build a strong permanent house in my next transfer
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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 building a beautiful house like for my elder brother because the one i have is not beautiful. Also buy livestock like a cow so as to drink some milk tea and also if it gives birth i sell the calf.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Farming is the achievement am proudest of because i sell the crops and takes care of my needs. Building a mental rooftop house from grass thatched is also my another achievement.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is being attacked by evil spirits to the extent of living in bushes and being tied up with ropes.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when i go to the garden. Digging takes off my stress.
