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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($402 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I would still be thinking about where to go next since the house I was living in is my brother's because I did not have any source of income. However I was able to construct my own house with the transfers.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD does well by giving us the money directly without involving other government operatives.
What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on constructing a house since the small grass thatched house I was temporarily living in belongs to my brother.
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 building a 2 room permanent house since I was staying in a very tiny grass thatched house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is sleeping in a descent strong house which is healthy and secure for me.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($113 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a mattress, cloths and iron sheets in my first transfer for my hut leaks and my bedding are poor . This transfer has been a miracle for I sleep comfortably
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I will build a strong house with iron sheets and burnt bricks in my upcoming transfer. My current hut is small and leaks when it over rains yet grass is hard to get in our village
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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 this one links i always get wet whenever it rains and always buy livestock.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is my hoe and livestock.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is the accident i got while playing football so now my spend reduced.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when i get to see people play football because its my passion.
