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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?
Plastered house ! I spent my third transfer on plastering my house that was mud.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if i never received a transfer because i have managed to meet the medical bills and plastered the house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
It has done well because it was transparent.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($422 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying iron sheets and i built a house for myself i also bought beddings
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 of my own,i am able to buy food for myself in this time when food is scarce in the community
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($113 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
Ok, iron sheets and a mattress! I spent my first transfer on iron sheets for 2bedroomed house because the one I have now is leaking everywhere and it makes my life miserable, but now I have hope for a good and more permanent house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I saw a mobile money message in the morning and I was very happy and from there I started to plan for building materials for my ever desired house. I am happy!
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on building a house because its almost falling on me.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is building a house from grass thatched to mental rooftop because it was had for me to get grass to add up.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I do not have a hardship i have faced in my life.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when i get to have something to eat. This makes me happy because its had to always get something to eat.
