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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($402 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 building materials. I bought a plot of land with my second transfer so I am to construct a house on this land.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I would be living a stressful life because i couldn't save from the little money I was earning to save and buy land and construct however my life is different in a way that i am now happy since i was able to buy land with the transfers i received .
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD does well by being so polite and lenient with us.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($425 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 plot of land which me and my husband are planning to build a house in it.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i am a happy person who's going to own her own house.
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?
I spent my first transfer to buy a goat because it was the only way I would keep growing my money. I also paid school fees for my childre ldren because they were demanding them money at school
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received money was so joyful that I almost ran mad because I didn't expect anyone to give me free money
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on building a house because the one i am living in with my family is not good looking. Secondly i am planning to also pay school fees for my children and also buy a cow so that when it gives birth i get more richer.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of are my children and my husband because we are always at the same page.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is being operated all the time i am giving birth. This really scares me of getting pregnant anymore because my body is no longer the same like before.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when i and my husband have ended the day without any fight
