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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($402 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on completing my house which I had started using the first transfers. I also started a home-use merchandise mobile business which I operate on a bicycle bought using the GD transfers.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that I now stay in my new house and I am self employed in my mobile merchandise business.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly does well to give transfers directly without using middle men and third parties (leaders). This makes the programme perfect.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($418 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 construction materials so that i can build a house since iam sleeping in a grass thatched house
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having a house that i am yet to achieve. I have been dreaming of sleeping in an iron roof house and now with your help, ma dream is gonna be achieved.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($117 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 a mistress, goats and I invested more money in my Hawking business. I thought spending my on that will improve my way of life, and life in my has real improved. Am happy.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
The first transfer was insufficient for me to build a house, so am planning to build nice house with the next transfer because the one I have now is very small and in poor conditions.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the cash transfer on construction of a descent family iron roofed house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I am proud that i was able to plant trees in my land.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have ever experienced is the death of my beloved for who used to be my best friend,mentor and advisor.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy in the evening when am with both my wife and daughter.This is a time when we chat and laugh.
