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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?
Well, a house ! I spent my third transfer on building a big house with 10 ironsheets . I used to sleep in mud house with 7 ironsheets but,Am now sleeping in a big house. I also bought a solar panel
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 and buy solar panel. Am now sleeping in a nice house with solar generating light. Thanks
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Well! Evergthing went on well just that the money given to us was little.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($419 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my second transfer to construct a bigger house because the one i had was small for the family
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having constructed a bigger house for my family
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($117 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
In my first transfer I bought a mattress, blanket and bed sheet for I was affected by cold in the night. I also bought bricks I hope to build my house and make it stronger its so weak
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I hope to build a strong house in my upcoming transfer where my family can live without fear. It's now very weak and can fall anytime by a strong wind
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to construct a house for my family.This is because the one am staying with my family licks whenever it rains.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I had a timber business that i used to earn money to sustain my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have ever faced upto now is having no good house for living in with my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always having happy times in the evening hours whenever am with my wife and children.This is the time when am done with most of my garden work.
