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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($401 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used my third transfer to build a house for my self as i was sleeping in my father's house
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different because i now how some privacy in my own house away from my parent's house
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD does well by sending money direct to us other than using local leaders
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?
Ok, a house! I used my second transfer to build a good and permanent house from the one that was all leaking during rainy seasion.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Having an iron-roofed house is the biggest difference in my daily life. I used the transfer to build this modern and permanent house. Now I am 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 bought iron sheets in my first transfer to build a big house for the current one is small and over crowded
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I will continue with my house construction project in my upcoming transfer as well as grow enough food
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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 a plot of land and build on it such that my children can also have a place to call home. The balance, I plan to use it to buy goats
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having my children because when I see them, it gives me happiness
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is the poverty that has made my family and I to keep working for others to make a living.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when God has provided family and I a day's meal
