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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($400 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Yes, on food and house! I utilized my third transfer to buy food for my family because I had nothing to feed my family. I also used cemented and plastered my house because it was of mud and it was full of dust and keeping it clean was difficult, but it's now clean after cementing and plastering it.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Before receiving transfer I was poorly feeding and lacked enough meals for my family, but after the transfer I have been able to eat well and have normal meals for my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does it well to help the poor by giving direct and unconditional cash via our mobile phone that we can access our money anytime from anywhere. Everything is okay for me by GiveDirectly.
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 buying a cow at 650,000/= to provide milk for our family. I also constructed another house of my own to be independent from my vo-wife with whom we were staying in the same house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is staying in a different house independent from my co-wife with whom we were staying in the same house where our husband left us.
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 paying school fees for my son since he was being demanded and was not going to seat for exams before I completed the dues.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy when I received the money and all I could do at that moment is thank God for having brought GD.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the transfer on paying school fees for my child who is still at school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that Givedirectly chose me to be a recipient because I had never seen such a chance since I was born.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was the death of my daughter due to sickness.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is afternoon because this when I carryout my chores and see my other friends.
