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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($402 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer to build a house because i have been renting. Thank you so much GiveDirectly.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different because i now have a proper house which is secure for my children than it would have been if i hadn't recieved, I would still be renting
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well by trusting people and giving them money which other other organizations have not and there is nothing that i would say that hasn't been done well
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($425 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my second transfer to buy a plot of land and iron sheets so i can build a bigger house for the family
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest diference in my daily life was geting a plot of land where i can build a house which is big
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($113 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
In my first transfer I bought beddings and I put my house in order by buying chairs. We now live in a better environment
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Now that I bought all things that I need in the house I will buy land of my own and build a house in my upcoming transfer. I am tired of renting its too costly
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the transfer on buying a piece of land and building our own house there.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I do not have a notable achievement yet in my life.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is the loss of many of my crops in my garden this season because of the weather.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is afternoon because this is the time i come home and relax after the day's work.
