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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($400 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 constructing a house for my family. The house that my family and I were living in was for my grandparents so I needed 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 comfortable in terms of sleeping and eating because of the house I built and the food I managed to stock which would not be the case if I had not received transfers.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD does well by sending us the money on time. This enables us to put our plans into action.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 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 depositing on bricks and sand for constructing a big house(4 rooms) since the house I we are currently living in is small (2 rooms) compared to my family(my wife and 4 children).
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is being able to provide for my family's necessities which was Not the case before I received GD transfers.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($112 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying iron sheets to prepare for building a house because the house I am sleeping in is small
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I felt so happy because I could not believe that the money was on the phone. I immediately rushed to buy what I didn't have and also buy some iron sheets
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the transfer on buying some poultry and goats to rear at home.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement was getting myself a wife to take care of me and my home. I am so proud of her.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is conflicts that developed between me and my friends plus family members. They make me very sad and I hope they get done someday.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is night time because this is when I spend time with my family.
