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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($404 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer to buy a cow because my children didn't have milk to take and it's costly to buy it. I also rented some land for growing more crops to get more food my family, and then used the balance to renovate my house walls as they were in a bad condition
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different because I built a house and bought a cow for myself, I now sleep well and I am hoping to have milk in my home very soon
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well in giving people money so they can plan for themselves.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($420 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my second tranfer on buying cement and more iron sheets, i am also about to start construction of my permanent iron roof house so that i can also sleep well during the rainny season. I am so excited about it.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is yet to come, the attaining of a permanent iron roof house. I have been sleeping in a poor, small house and now i am gonna sleep well during the rainny season. I thank GD for bringing up this programme in my area as i have benefited out of it. May God bless you.
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?
I used my first transfer to roof my house I was leaving in a leaking grass thatched hut
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I will buy land where we shall cultivate crops in my next transfer
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on building a house because this grass thatched house wets my family whenever it rains and the balance to start small business to sustain my family
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement in life is buying a bicycle because fetching water become more easy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship I am facing is feeding the family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am listening to a radio with my husband and child.
