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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, capital and school fees ! I spent my third transfer on adding into my business of selling shoes, I paid school fees for the children and gave some money to my husband for his personal use.
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 in that i wouldn't have been able to build a house, started a business as well as paying school fees.thanks
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Well! Everything was done well especially solving family households . Thanks
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($426 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my second tranafer to buy construction materials and also started construction because i was sleeping in a grass thatched house and wanted an iron roof house
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is starting construction of my iron roof house that i have tried several times but failed due to lack of money
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?
I spent my first transfer on buying 12 iron sheets to add on the 10 I had as I prepare to build my family house. I also bought plastic chairs and solar to get saved from the problems associated with using paraffin lamps and candles.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received my money, I was overwhelmed. I called my husband and we danced in celebration.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on building a house for my family. This will help me save money that i have been spending on rent.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement that I am proudest of is when i bought my first cow last month. This will help me get milk for my children as well as educate my kids.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is when my youngest child fell sick before he was one year old. It was very expensive to pay for his medical bills and i was so worried that he was never going to recover.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am done with garden work and cooking food for my children.
