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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($402 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying a plot of land for my children. I also rented land for agriculture.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I don't no what my life would be because truth is that i survive on farming but I didn't have land to carry it out however when I received transfers, I secured land for farming so my life is different.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD does well by giving the rightful amount of money as promised and also guiding us when it comes to the transfers.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($419 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 buying a solar system because buying paraffin everyday was becoming costly
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have peace of mind which I never had before due to a lot of worrying about my life situation. I never dreamt of getting such an opportunity in my entire life. Now I am one of the people give directly helps which has made me so peaceful and happy
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($118 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I rented land where we planted potatoes and maize from my first transfer son that we get enough food
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to buy land where we shall grow food crops to have enough food home
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on buying land because we do not have enough land where to dig.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is my house because before it was grass thatched but now its metal rooftop.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is during last season when we harvested less than we expected yet we put in alot of effort.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I and my husband have not faught the whole day.
