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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($419 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I had constructed my house half way with my second transfer so I spent my third transfer on completing the construction.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I would be living a miserable life due to poverty however my life is different because i now have money because of 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 unconditional money because this helped me invest into something I always wanted.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 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 buying building materials like bricks and sand in preparation to build a bigger house because the one m sleeping in is very small and old
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have hope of buiding a house something I never ever dreamt of happening. Give directly has given me hope for a better 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 bought bricks and sand in my first transfer in preparation to build a better house since I live in a house with a leaking roof and weak mud wall
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to start on construction of my strong house in my next transfer
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We plan to build a new and bigger house to accommodate the big family and educate our children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The biggest achievement is our children reaching secondary amidst the hard life we are in.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
We have had hardships caring for two twin sets in the family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happy when I feed my children and they stay without falling sick.
