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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?
I had started constructing my house with the second transfer though I stopped midway when I ran out of funds so I spent my third transfer to complete it. I also bought a cow for rearing.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I would have eloped from the village because i was failing to develop my self and most importantly because I always felt ashamed of the house i was living however i was able to construct a descent house with the transfers i received and due to that, my life is now different from how it would have without the transfers.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I my opinion GD does well by including withdraw charges when they send us the transfers. They also do well by sensitizing us on how we could possibly use the transfers.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my second transfer to buy a plot of land since i was staying with my brother and also wanted to be independent. I also bought a cow and a goat
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life was getting land where I can construct a house for myself
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($112 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying households like a bed ,mattress bedsheets, goat and gave out some little money to book for a land.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt happy when I received my money.i saw my life being successful since i was in a poor situation and had no hope of improving my situation.
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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 good house and remaining balance to buy some livestock.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is starting my small poultry.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is making ends meet because I have no daily income that can sustain my life.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am in our trading center having fun with friends.
