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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($402 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
House ! I spent my third transfer on building a house because the old house was small .so, I had to expand on it.
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 a transfer because i have managed to build a house and Toliet.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Well , it has done well because they are transparent.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($423 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 buying building materials like sand, bricks, and iron sheets because I am planning to build a bigger house with two rooms and a store since I am sleeping in a small house
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is thaf i am now happier and less stress because i can now afford to take care of my needs and even afford to put up a house. Its a big thing in my life
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($112 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on starting up a business of silver fish at my village.so am now earning daily income.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I feel happy because I have a business and I can afford whatever I want which was not the case before since i was jobless.thank you.
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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 improving my house. The remaining balance will be invested in my business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is the ability to buy the plot of land where I am settled and where I constructed my house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is being imprisoned in 2016. This made my life to returd and being acused of what I did not do.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is afternoon hours. This is because I get freedom and time to relax and be with my family.
