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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($403 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used my third transfer to buy a plot of land for my children to use in future when they grow up
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in a way that i used to sleep badly and some times with one meal a day but with the coming og GD into my life, i am so happy in life
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion the GD model of sending moneu directly to the poor helps save us from losing money through the local leader.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($419 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 building a house because my old house was destroyed by a storm and I was staying temporarily with my neighbour.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is getting back my house, this time stronger than the old one.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($118 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
Bought iron sheets, burnt bricks
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Buy a plot of land
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy more land for farming which can provide my family with enough food
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I am proud that i was able to construct a semi-iron roofed house for my family.At first i used to reside in a grass thatched house with my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I am nolonger staying with my husband and he does not take care of me with my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always having happy moments in the afternoon hours when my children are with me having lunch.
