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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($401 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying a cow to rear for milk and I also bought a plot of land where I am doing agriculture. I am growing maize and sweet potatoes.
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 didn't have land to grow crops for food but with the transfer I have managed to buy a plot of land where I planting some crops.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give Directly does well to teach us about the organization and give js a chance to join it or not before giving out the money. For me i think it was a good idea because it gave everyone an opportunity to either accept or refuse the program, meaning they were open from the very beginning.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying a refrigerator which helps me in earning a daily income by selling soft drinks.I also invested in brick laying and buying sugar can plantations.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that right now i earn a daily income from selling soft drinks.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($112 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
Oh yes, a solar panel, iron sheets and a mattress! I used my first transfer to buy a solar panel for light because buying fuel on a daily basis was real expensive yet I did not have any source of income. I also bought iron sheets for a kitchen because it's rooting had weakened and about to collapse. I am happy.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was making my bed and then I saw an incoming message on my phone. I opened it and it was mobile money from GiveDirectly. Oh my God! It was money I got excited and I felt a strong sense of purpose in my life.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on renovating my house, buy furniture and the remaining balance to buy some livestock.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is buying a bicycle that simplified my transport at home and fetching water.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is paying school fees for my children because I have no stable income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am listening to radio with my children as the tell me what they have learnt at school.
