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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($400 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Well, a kitchen! I am building a kitchen. I was sleeping with birds and animals in the same house. The old kitchen is about to fall down.So, I will also be using it for the birds and animals to sleep in.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
If i didn't get the transfer, I wouldn't have been able to buy a cow and even built a kitchen. Thanks
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Oh yes, GD should have given money to all the people that they had registered , Otherwise people have become jealousy of us. We are not safe.thanks
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($426 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my second transfer to cow so i can get milk at a later stage and also sand to construct a house
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life was getting a cow in my home
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($113 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 building a water mission flashing toilet. This is because I was tired of using pit latrines since they get full so quickly.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy and excited when I received the money that even the severe pain that i was feeling earlier in my leg due to an injury disappeared as I danced in celebration.
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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 a new house made out bricks so that we move out of their mud house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is the birth of my four children because they take care of me in my cancer condition.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is the cervical cancer i am suffering from.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon because its during this time i have some peace since coldness affects me due to my diabetic condition.
