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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($403 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 accomplishing my house which I had begun using the first transfers.
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 the transfer in a way that i now stay in a descent house which I never expected.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly does well to give cash to recipients instead of tangible property in form of aid. Leaving out village leaders when giving transfers is what Give Directly does not do well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($419 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 stocking coffee which i hope to sell during scarcity and make profit to build a house in future
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
the biggest difference in my daily life is that i am now hoping to build my own house from the profits i make out of the coffee because i am sleeping a grass thatched house which is small.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($117 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used my first transfer to buy a bricks and also doors to the house that i will be building since the one i am currently living in with my family is small.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to use my next transfer to buy buy cement, sand and pay Labour for building my family a bigger house since the one we are currently staying in is small.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to buy land and build my own home because we are very congested on this clan land, buy livestock and Invest in business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is this bicycle which I bought after selling produce to ease my transport.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship faced in life is persistent sickness amongst family members yet waccessi proper treatment is not possible.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is in the evening as I frequently go to busakala tc for social evening.
