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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($403 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, i think it has done well since it's transparent .
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My house is different than it would have been if i never received a transfer, because i have been able to build a house.
What did you spend your third transfer on?
Well , a cow and a solar panel ! I spent my third transfer on buying a cow for rearing and a solar panel to get light.
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?
Oh yes, a cow! I used my second transfer to boy a cow for commercial milk and for future household income. The balance of my second transfer is going to help me to start up a retail shop in Nabitende Trading Centre.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Being able to sleep well because I managed to buy reasonable bedsheets after receiving transfer is the biggest difference in my daily life.
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?
Yes, a door and windows! I spent my first transfer on a door and windows because my house had no doors and windows and my security especially during nights was at stake.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt good and talked to myself that things will finally be better for me. I am happy.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on plastering my house and also start up a shop as my business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of are my children because they make me forget the stress of my past marriage.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was when I fell sick to the extent i failed to sit my primary seven exams. This affected to me so much that i will not be able to meet my goals.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning, afternoon and evening seeing my children happy and healthy.
