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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($399 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer as an investment in a business(dealing in selling clothes). I put this up for my wife so that she can earn an income and support her self and our children when am away since i travel alot.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
We could've never developed our selves in terms of housing if I had not received transfers however my life is now different because i now own a descent house which I constructed with the transfers.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD does well by delivering as promised in the earlier stages of the program.
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 used my second transfer to construct a bigger house since i had a very small house for the family
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life was having a bigger house ģfor the family
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($117 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
Bought 4 goats, bicycle, a panga for a garden.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Build a house.
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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 animals to keep at home like chicken,goats, and buy some coffee seeds and plant them.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement was getting married to my wife three years ago.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was when I was involved in an accident four years back and got a wound on my face.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is the after noon because it is the time I am doing my work in the garden.
