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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($404 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my part of my third transfer on food worth 400000. I used my third transfer to buy food because I was lacking what to eat at home. The rest of my third transfer was stolen.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I have built my own house from my transfer and I am happy so my life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Giving us phones and money through mobile money transfer without conditions is good.
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 construct a bigger house since i was sleeping in a very small house
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is getting a bigger house in life
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($112 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying goats for rearing but i had wished to bulid a house.so since the money was little,I opted to buy a goat.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy the moment i received my money.that was after my brother telling me that I had received money from GD.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on construction of the new house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I have no achievement
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life the drunken life. This used to disturb my life.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is afternoon hours. I spend them with my peers in the trading center.
