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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($400 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
House ! I have completed my house using my third transfer. I have done the roofing however much the house is lacking Windows and doors.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Okay ! My life is different because i have managed to build a house than it would have been if i never received a transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion , everything was done well ! For instance ,training and sending us money directly was the best.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($420 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 building materials and i have been able to construct another house and do away with the sharing of one room with my children.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Not sharing the same room with my children like it has always been is the biggest difference in my daily life.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($118 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought bricks and iron sheets to construct a big house for my family in my first transfer
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I will build a house for my family in my upcoming transfer
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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 transfer on building a new house for my family because we are many and our house is small.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is giving birth to my six children because I did not expect to have as many as these.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life is when my husband got burnt almost to the point of death during a fire that broke out in the kitchen.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is after noon because I get a chance to converse with people.
