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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($400 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 paying school fees for my grand child. I also made an additional investment to my business.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I would have paid school fees for my grand daughter through a lot of hardships however my life is different in a way that i am now able to pay school fees without alot of hardship because of the daily income I get from my business that I started with the transfers.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD does well by sensitizing us because by doing so, we were able to think in a business mode.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 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 cow as an asset. I also sponsored my medication of a serious health problem in Kampala.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the improvement of my health after medication in Kampala.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($113 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
School fees yes! I used my first transfer to pay for my child's school fees for the new term this year and I am grateful about it
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was in my house preparing to sleep then, I heard my phone ringing, I checked it and it was a mobile money message from GiveDirectly. I was so happy.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the transfer on paying school fees for my grand children such that they study well.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement was the birth of my nine children. I am proud of them and they are taking care of me now.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest challenge I have faced in my life was the death of my two children and one left me grand children to care of.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is after noon because I converse with my friends and am able to see them then.
