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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($404 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 renovating my house since it had an old and weak infrastructure. I also stocked food (posho) for home consumption.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I would be living in a bad condition without food to eat following the famine we were faced with recently however my life is different in a way that i stocked food with the transfers i received.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
By giving us unconditional money, GD does well.
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?
Okay,house and capital.I spent my second transfer on renovating my house but i haven't completed it due to lack of money and I also started up a business of selling tomatoes at my village
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Starting up a business was the biggest difference in my daily life because i will be earning a daily income.thanks
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 a bicycle and right now my grandson uses it to transport people and we are able to generate some income from it.I also bought clothes for myself because i was in need of them.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on cementing my house because am tired of sleeping in a dusty house.I will also buy a goat and start rearing and be happy.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on renovating my house and the remaining balance to start business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is constructing a house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is making ends meet because my main source of food and income is agriculture but I get less returns.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am listening to my radio.
