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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($400 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Oh yes, A house and a goat ! I spent my third transfer on building a house because i had a grass thatchedhouse. I also bought a goat for rearing.
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.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Well! in my opinion, Everything was done well. for example ,Giving me unconditional cash was the best. Thanks
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 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 i had a small house
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life was getting a bigger house
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($118 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought iron sheets, cement and bricks in my first transfer for I need to build a house and move from a grass thatched hut
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I will buy a plot of land where I grow more crops and food
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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 house because this grass thatched house I am staying in is small and lick when it rains and the remaining balance I will buy some livestock.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is a scholarship I got when playing football for my school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing low yield production of crops because of the poor farm input I use.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am at the football ground training with friends.
