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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($399 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used my third transfer on constructing a bigger house(4 rooms) because the one I was living in was small (1 one).
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life would be bad and maybe I would've died already because of hunger and sickness since I could not afford them however because of the tramsfers i received i have managed to be alive and happy because i can access my needs.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD does well by giving us what we weren't expecting and also delivering as promised in the earlier stages of the program.
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 strong 3 room house because I am staying in a one room tiny house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is owning my personal good house and livestock which are my financial security.
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 buying a cow so that when I get problems I can sell it to help my self. I also rented a piece of land to do agriculture.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money i felt surprised because I was not expecting it . I thought I was taken out of the program but then I got happy all the same
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend to spend the transfer on expanding my house because the one I have is small.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that Givedirectly has chosen me to be a recipient.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was the death of my husband due to sickness.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day time is day time because this is when I get company from other people and we converse well.
