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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($399 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 clearing the debt on the plot of land that I had deposited on. My family and i have been living with my parents so I wanted us to become independent.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in a way that i am now independent of my parents since i secured a plot of land with the transfers i received. I would still be living with my parents if i hadnot received transfers because without a stable source of income i couldnt afford to buy land.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD does well by delivering as promised in the earlier stages of the program.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($418 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 two cows to help me get milk later on, i also bought building materials for construction that i have already started so that my home looks admirable in my village
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is having a new house. I have been sleeping in a small two- room hous and now i am contructing a much better house for me and my family. Thanks to GD
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($118 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 a bed and matress since my wife and i were sleeping on the floor.
I also bought some clothes for my family because the ones they had were torn.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my next transfer on buying iron sheets, bricks and cement because I want to build an iron roofed house that is presentable so that I leave the grass thatched house am currently staying in.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the cash transfer on constructing iron roofed house for my family, now days grass for thatching houses is scarce.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I did have a cow that i sold off to pay a token to my wife's parent as an appreciation.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have ever had in my life,is having no land for farming.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during evening hours when am chatting with my friends.
