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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($400 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
On finishing a house! I used my third transfer to finish my house because my second transfer was not enough to finish my 2bedrooms house.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Before the transfer I was sleeping with chicken in the same house, the house was smaller, the roof was weak , but after the transfer I was able to build a 2bedrooms house and I am happy.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well to promise us money and you fulfil your promise. There is nothing bad with your work.
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?
Buying a plot of land and building materials is what i spent my second transfer on.I am planning to build a house in my plot because where i stay right now is not my place.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i have been able to buy myself a plot of land and i am going to start building.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($112 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 buying ironsheets and sand to expand on my small house.I also bought some chairs for my visitors but before I was using my old clothes as sits for my visitors.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money,I felt joy but i don't normally show up my happiness.I received a call from GiveDirectly staff asking me if i had received money. That's when i realised that I have received money from GiveDirectly.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
My first plan on the cash transfer is to make sure that i construct a decent house for my family,since the one i have leaks whenever it rains and this on many occassions has disorganised me, my wife and children,the balance i will purchase a piece of land for farming.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I do rear goats that whenever they multiply i sell some of them to pay school fees for my children and also buy some basic necessities like soap and salt.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced upto now is the issue of school fees for my children to study.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during afternoon hours when i have had lunch with my wife and children.
