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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($400 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; cementing In and out of my house, buying a solar panel to help me with lighting and also buying chairs for my house.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I would be down with thoughts since i had no money however my life is different in a way that i now live a happy and stress free life because of my ability to facilitate my needs thanks to the transfers I received.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD does well by being fair in all their operations and not segregating who to give money.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on plastering and cementing my house which was full of dust and fleas. I them bought doors and put in all the entrances and also bought a bicycle to help me in transportation from one place to another.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i have been able to fight fleas in my house by cementing it and also buying a bicycle which has helped me with transport.
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 spent my first transfer on sand, bricks, a door for renovating my house because it is in bad conditions. I also bought 3 goats in case I get an immediate problem, I can sell one goat and I solve my problem. My life is happier now.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to hire Labour with my upcoming transfer to work on my house and last longer because the first transfer could not meet labour costs. Am also planning to buy a cow for milk.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to cement this new house of mine.buy a cow and take good care of my self.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is the raising of the last born Ronald sonsoli after his mother died when he was 3 months old.He and his wife are now taking good care of me.He is my heir.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship faced in my life was the death of my beloved wife which was worsened by seperation with the second wife.Raising children single handedly especially girls is a big challenge.the miss courage of my daughter in law also reminded a lot.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is in the evening when I say good night to my son and wife after sharing a meal.
