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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?
Oh yes, farming and capital ! I spent my third transfer on vegetable farming like tomatoes, egg plant and cabbages . I also added some money into my boutique business. I did all these things with the aim of earning more money.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than if i didn't receive a transfer, because I wouldn't have been able to do commercial farming. It's expensive and So, GD saved me from going for a bank loan.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Well,everything was well done. like, GiveDirectly was transparency in that everything said by the GD staff came to pass. Thanks
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($423 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
Yes, on land and school fees! I spent my second transfer on a plot of land because my children and I we don't have our own land and a house so I want to build my own house in that land. I also paid school fees for my 2 children and I am happy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Having been able to buy my own land with my second transfer is the biggest difference in my daily life.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($112 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
A cow!I bought a cow for keeping after receving my first transfer.I also gave some money to my parents.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy the moment i received my money because people had talked false statements about GiveDirectly and I had lost hope that there is no money.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
My first plan, i intend to spend the cash transfer on constructing a family house for me and my children that is decent enough to live in, the balance of the money i will open up a grocery business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I do have i goat that i sold to purchase household items for my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have ever faced upto now is my childrens' well being in terms of housing, food, clothing and medication.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during afternoon hours especially having finished a days garden work and also having eaten lunch with my children.
