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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?
The third transfer was sent when i was ill so i spent part of it on my medication and the rest of it to buy land.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I would have died of sickness because i couldnt afford the medical expenses and yet I needed the medical attention to heal however my life is different in a way that i got treatment with the transfers i received and hence I am still surviving.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD does well by sensitizing us on how we could possibly utilise the money.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying a plot of land (50ft x 80ft) as a way of accumulating property. I also used part of the money for my medication.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I can provide basic requirements for my family with ease.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($112 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
Ok, a goat, chicken and saved some money for a plot of land. I used my first transfer to buy a goat and chicken that i will sell after some time for a plot of land, and I am happy.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was at home and I saw money from GiveDirectly on my phone. I was silent for 10minutes thinking about what am going to use this money for. I felt wonderful about the money.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Firstly, i intend to spend the cash transfer on purchasing a piece of land for my children and part of it for farming, part of the money i will use it to pay school fees for my children to study.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I do look after goats that when they multiply, the sales from them i use it to buy household items, paying medical bills and buying books and pens for my children to go to school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have ever faced upto now is having no better house to live in with my children,the one i reside in with my children leaks whenever it rains.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during hours when am than with house work and i move to the centre to watch movies at a cinema hall.
