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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?
I spent my third transfer on a house. I used my third transfer to finish my house because my second transfer insufficient for me to finish constricting my house. I also bought a cow for milk.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Before receiving transfer I had a grass-thatched house but after receiving transfer I managed to build a 3bedroomed house and that makes my life 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?
GiveDirectly does well to sensitive about the program from the beginning and fulfilling your promises of giving us unconditional money.
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 a cow for rearing so that i can get some milk for sell.I also bought bricks,iron sheets and sand and right now i am building an iron roofed house so that i leave the grass thatched one
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my appearance has really changed even my skin now looks better because i am able to afford what to eat
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?
I spent my first transfer on building a house but i haven't done the roofings and plustering .thanks
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when i received my money i felt happy because I have been hungry and poor.thanks
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on building metal house and the remaining balance to buy solar and some livestock.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is buying land on which I settled my family and cultivate to feed my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is paying school fees for my children because I earn less from agriculture which is my major source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am conversing with my wife.
