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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($401 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent only 270.000 of my third transfer on medication. I used 270.000 of my third transfer to pay for medication for my nephew and the rest of the money was stolen by unknown thief.
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 because I am feeding well.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well to give us this money because it helps us live better lives.
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 used my second transfer to build my house since i was sleeping in my married son's house which is forbidden in our culture. I also used the remaining money to rent some land where I am going to cultivate some crops for my family
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i now have a house of my own and I sleep peacefully
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($112 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on building a house because I have been sleeping in my son's house so i bought Ironsheets and bricks however much the money not enough for me to build a big house as it was my wish.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very good because I had received money and I was not aware that my money was stolen.
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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 building a house because renting is too expensive and the remaining balance I will use it to buy some livestock.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is educating my son from primary upto graduating as a teacher.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lacking my own house and this has forced me spend a lot of my income on rent.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am making my art pieces of mats and baskets
