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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($400 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on land. I used my third transfer to buy land because I was lacking enough land for farming activities.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I have bought more land from the transfer which I did not have and now I can do farming without limit. Therefore, 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?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well to give us this money freely.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($419 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 plot of land and construction materials to help us prepare to build a good house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that joy in my family has increased due to the improved standard of living.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($118 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
Bought bricks, iron sheets, mistress, hoe and clothes
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Build a house and buy land
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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 building a metal rooftop house because grass is scarce these days, buy land because clan land is small and also educate children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of are my children because many women these days cant give birth.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is loosing my in laws because they were of big help to us.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening seeing my family stil alive.
