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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 began using GD transfers. I also bought a cow as an asset for economic security.
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 ifvi never received the transfer in a way that i sleep comfortably without worrying about my security.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly does well to give all community members a chance to benefit from the transfers. Leaving out some most vulnerable recipients is what Give Directly does not do well.
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 construction materials like bricks, sand and iron sheets so that i can have an iron roofed house since i have been sleeping in a grass thatched house. I also bought a cow that will provide me with milk i can sell for daily income
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is building an iron roof house. I have been suffering with my family during the rainny season since my house was leaking and now i am gonna sleep well.
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 spent my first transfer on buying iron sheets because my roof was leaking.
I also bought some clothes for me and my family since the ones we had were worn out and torn.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my next transfer on building an iron roofed house so that i can leave the house with a leaky roof that i 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 my transfer on building a house because when it rains in the night my family just have to sit.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is buying a bicycle because it made my transport means too easy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship I am facing is providing basic needs to my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am relaxed listening to radio with my wife and it is also at this time that we plan together for the future of our family.
