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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($401 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Oh yes, a house ! I spent my third transfer on building a roofed house because my old house was small, grassed thatched and leaking.
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 build a house. Thanks
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Okay, Everything was done well in my opinion and nothing was wrong.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($419 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought more 10 iron sheets and bricks as well as a set of chairs in my second transfer. I am looking forward to build a good house and move out of this leaking hurt
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that due to these transfers I was able to buy good beddings and I sleep confortably at night. We have also experienced a long period of famine I have been able to buy food for my family I guess we would be straving now if I had not gotten this support
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($118 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying a matress and bed sheets because I was sleeping on the floor initially. This has helped to sleep comfortably
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my next transfer on buying sand, bricks and iron sheets to build a descent house for my self.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on building an iron roofed house because I am tired of the grass thatched house. I also plan to buy house hold assets and then buy livestock to raise
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement l am proudest of is having my own child
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lacking food to feed yet I am breastfeeding and then my child wants to eat
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the night when day has ended and I am doing nothing
