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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($399 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Since I had bought a plot of land with my second transfer, I spent my third transfer on constructing a descent iron roofed house for my family on that land. This is because the house we were living in was bad and it was a mud and grass thatched house.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My family especially our child would have died of hunger if we had not received transfers because it was getting harder by the day to get what to eat because of the famine that we were faced with however my life is now different in a way that I can afford a daily meal for my family thanks to the transfers I received.
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 at the beginning of the program. It also does well by always intervening to help whenever we have issues related to the transfers.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 USD)
access_time 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 x50ft) so that we can construct our own home. We are now staying in the home of my husband's parents and this is very inconveniencing. I also bought some iron sheets as we prepare to build.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Owning a plot of land is the greatest difference in my daily life. I see the dream of my family being actualized in the near future.
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?
I spent my first transfer on buying some iron sheets in preparation to build a house when I get the next transfer
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I felt so good because i didn't pay any money to go through yet I got the money. I felt lucky.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to purchase my own land and construct my personal house. This will help me stop living under my father's courtyard since its inconveniencing.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement that I am proudest of is the opportunity to give birth to my one and only child which I did normally with out any operation.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life lack of my personal land where to stay. It seems like I am not independent.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is evening hours since I can have time with my family and have fun with my child.
