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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($400 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Okay ! House , I spent my third transfer on building a house because i was sleeping in grass thatched house.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that i have managed to build a roofed house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion , I think it has done well . Everything was okay.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($422 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying building materials and i have been able to build a two roomed house for myself
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i have been able to build a house on my own
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($113 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying construction materials like bricks, cement and iron sheet so that i can start construction when i get my second transfer because i sleep in a poor house made of mud
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i received money, i was so happy and alarmed alot in happiness
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the cash transfer on constructing an iron roofed house for myself.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I did buy a hen and a cock that produced more, the sales out of them helped to increase my household income especially i could buy basic necessities for myself.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest challenge i have upto now is the licking house that disorganises me whenever it rains.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during afternoon hours most especially when the sun sets in with warmth.
