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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 complete paying for my plot because I had paid half. I am to stop renting.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different because I am no longer stressed with rent as I am going to build my house
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GD empowered me to get my own land which I didn't expect do have now.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($422 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 buy a piece of land and iron sheet. i want ro contruct a house so that i live well with my family
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Ever since GD came to my life, i have managed to buy a plot of land that i had dreamed about for years. i cant thank you enough for bringing hope to my family.
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?
Bag and iron sheets
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Plot of land for cultivation
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
To begin their own business and stop offering casual labour
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The biggest achievement was when We managed to buy a mattress because for long we have been using a mat.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is failing to buy our own land for building a home .As a woman it pains me a lot paying rent in village.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I become happy in the evening when a day ends without any of my children falling sick.
