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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($403 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying bricks and iron sheets in preparation to start building a two bedroom house since I have been staying with my parents.
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 a way that i have been able to buy my own plot where I plan to build a house and settle with my child since I am a single mother.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give directly does well in being very professional in a way it does its work. For example, they don't accept bribes or even gifts of appreciation because they don't want to take away the little they give the people through gifts.on the other Hand I have not seen any bad thing that give directly does.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($420 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy a plot of land so that i can build a house and be independent since my child and I have been living off my parent's.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Being able to own land and live independent of my parents is the biggest difference in my daily life. This is because before GD, my parents were the ones supporting my family financially since I did not have any stable source of income.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($113 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
In my transfer I bought a cow which I will rear to provide my family with milk for sale. This will enable us to have continuous income at home
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
In my upcoming transfer I hope to buy a plot of land, build a big house where we can live happily. Our current house is small and stuffy.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to cement my house.buy a cow and land for my children and pay school fees for them since iam a single and disabled mother.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The prudest achievement i have is building this house out of my simple businesses which has helped me to stay conformably as a single mother of three.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I ve faced in my life is men pregnantng and abandoning me without any assistance bse of my disability as they fear of shame identifying with me in a community.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when children ve eaten and are playing around the home.they keep me happy and entertained.
