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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 for rearing as an investment. I also constructed a permanent bathroom for my family since the previous one was weak due to the temporary infrastructure.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in a way that i live a stress free life due to my ability to facilitate my needs and those of my family thanks to the transfers I received which wouldn't be the case if I hadn't received because we could sometimes fail to even get a descent meal for a day.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD specifically the staff do well by being so humble and lenient with us and not asking for any bribe in return for their services. It however doesn't do well by selecting some people to benefit from the transfers and leaving others (the ineligible).
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($423 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
On school fees, food, cement, bricks and sand! I used my second transfer to pay school fees for my 5 children because the schools were demanding me. I also bought food for my family, and cement, bricks and sand for finishing her house of 3bedrooms.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Being able to have glass Windows on my house is the biggest difference in my daily life. I used my transfer to buy glass windows for my house and I am glad.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($113 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
Yes, school fees and bricks! I spent my first transfer on school fees for my 2 children because the school was demanding me and I also bought bricks for a bathrooms because I did not have one.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was sleeping then i heard a message on my phone which was from GiveDirectly, I opened it and it was money. I was more than happy.
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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 finishing my house, pay school fees for my children and the remaining balance I will use it to start a business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is building metal house which enabled me to leave grass thatched house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is paying school fees for my children because currently I have no sustainable income to fully support my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening after my long day of work.
