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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($399 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 paying school fees for my son. I also constructed a descent house near the road because the one I was living in was so small and it was in a bushy place which was very unsafe.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I would still be lonely since no one wanted to come and live with me because my house was in a bushy and unsafe place however my life is now different in a way that I now own a house in a safe place and because of that I got people to stay with at home so am no longer lonely and this is thanks to the transfers I received.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD does well by giving us money. And also visiting us whenever we have issues in our villages.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($423 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 2 room house since i was staying in very poor house. I was a long term dream come true.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the new house which I am staying in. Am no longer worried of the bad weather and the scorching coldness of the night.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($113 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 building a roofed house because I have been sleeping in a grassed house which was linking whenever it rains
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy the moment I received my money because i knew that my dream has come to pass.thanks
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend my transfer on starting kiosk business and the remaining balance to construct house because I am staying in very small house yet I have big family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement in life is buying a plot of land in our trading center.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing currently is paying school fees for my children because I am single mother without job that can sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the afternoon when I receive more customers to my business this always leave smile on my face.
