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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($404 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 funeral. I used all my transfer to buy food for people on my husband's funeral ceremony who died during the time I received my transfer.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer in a way that I my children are in school, my house is cemented and it's clean and I have a cow for milk and my family is happy.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well to speak well with us, to give us money and phones.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($423 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 building a room at my home for renting so that I can get some monthly income. I also hired a piece of land (2 acres) for growing rice. I also repaired my house, finished the floor and plastered the walls.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is sleeping in a well done finished house where am assured of proper hygiene and a clean environment.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($113 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buying bricks of 200000ugx,I also used 50000ugx to start up a grocery business,I spent 40000ugx on treating my ill husband,I will be using the rest of the money for home consumption.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt happy and danced the moment i received my money.thanks
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on constructing rentals in our trading center to expand my source of income and the remaining balance to start small business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is constructing two roomed house in our trading center.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is paying school fees for my children because the income I have do not meet all my needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am listening to radio with my husband as I wait to see my children from school.
