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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($399 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on constructing a big descent house(4 rooms) because the house we were living in wasn't ours and it was small i.e. single room with a leaky roof.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I would still be living in a small house with a leaky roof because i couldnot afford getting another house since i had no money and no stable source of income however my life is different because with the transfers I managed to construct a big descent house and I vaccated the small one I was living in.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD does well does well by giving us the transfers on time e.g. there was a time my children had been prohibited from doing exams because i had not paid school fees however GD sent the money on time and I cleared all dues and my children managed to do exams.
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?
I used my second transfer to buy a plot of land and bricks because we have been renting for a long time and now we want to have our own home
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is acquiring a plot of land that i had tried but in vain untill GD came to my rescue. Iam grateful that you helped me. Thank you.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($117 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
Bought iron sheets, bricks and some clothes for the children
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Building a house, a matress and bed, and school fees
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the cash transfer on constructing iron roofed house for the family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I did have poultry upto now which always provide me with eggs that i sell within the community, and also i do sell some of the birds so that i can be able to buy basic necessities like salt and soap for my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i do face is having no land for farming to feed my husband and children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during evening hours especially when am chatting with my children and even neighbours.
