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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($396 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Well , land and a cow! I spent my third transfer on buying a plot of land worthy 1000000ugx . I bought this land because I want to build houses for renting. I also bought a cow at 400000ugx for rearing.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Well ! my life is different than it would have been if i never received a transfer , in that i have my own land and a cow. So , am better.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Well , in my opinion ! GD trained us very well. However , GD delayed to send us the transfers. So , there was delayed transfer problems.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
On Land and a goat! I used my second transfer to buy my own plot of land because the house and land I am living now belong to someone else and I don't have any ownership over them, but now I won my land.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Possessing my own land is the biggest difference in my daily life. I bought a plot of land with my second transfer and I am proud.
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 solar pannel because kerosene was too expensive for me that i wouldn't sometimes light my house. I also bought a goat to ensure that I keep my money accumulating and be able to get more money in future when I sell the goats
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received the money was so joyful that I even danced due to hapiness
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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 buying a plot of land where I am to construct my house and the remaining balance to invest in agriculture because is my main source of income.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having been in position to pay school fees for my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is providing basic needs to my family due to lack of sustainable income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening after long day of work in a garden when I am listening to a radio with my wife as we plan for the next day.
