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Isabirye's family
Isabirye
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
58
workCampaign
Eastern Uganda
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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 my third transfer on buying bricks to build a single roomed house for my children.
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 have been able to build a house for my children which would have been hard without the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give Directly does well in fulfilling their promise of giving money to the people. Some people thought its a lie but it came to pass.on the other hand the recipient has nothing against give directly
 
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 buying sand and cement as i plan to plaster and cement my house.I also paid schools fees for my children who were sitted at home.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i am able to provide basic needs for my family.
 
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 to pay school fees for my children since during that time i was very sick and my children were going to miss exams so i couldn't look for money
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received the money was so joyful and my whole family made ululations and we bought 2kilograms of meat and we feasted. Thank you GD.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
My first plan from the cash transfer is to pay school fees for my children who are in both primary school and secondary school,part of the balance i will use it to buy goats for rearing.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I did have goats that i was rearing and they multiplied,but i had to sell them to pay school fees for my children and also purchase household items like plates and saucepans for home use.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i am facing upto now is the issue of school fees for my children to study to have a bright future.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during afternoon hours especially when am done with the days garden work and i have had a meal together with my wife and children.