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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($401 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 buying a motorcycle to provide daily income for the family. It employs my husband as the bread winner of the family.
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 that getting basic requirements for the home is no longer a problem since i earn daily income from the motorcycle.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly does well to give unconditional transfers directly to recipients without exchange for any thing and with no processing fees.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfers on buying land. I am planning to construct rentals on this land and these will be my source of income.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Living a happy life with the ability to facilitate for my needs and those of my family is the biggest difference in my daily life.
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?
Alright, a cow, food and mattress! I spent my first transfer on a cow because a cow can add value and I get land from it. I also used my first transfer to buy food for my family. I am happy.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was cooking supper and I received the mobile money on my phone. I was real happy.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the transfer on cementing my house such that it is stronger and also paying for school fees for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is the birth of my seven children.
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 first child.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is after noon because this when I retire from my garden work.
