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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($399 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Well! a house and farming, I spent my third transfer on building a house because I had not completed it. I also invested some money in coffee farming. Thanks
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 receve a transfer in that i wouldn't have been able to build a house. Thanks
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Oh yes! I loved the staff because nobody asked for money from me, I didn't pay any money. But, there are some people who were regeristed but missed. I wish they would be reconsidered also.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($419 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on finishing my house that has been incomplete for long, bought a goat and clothes for my children.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is getting a better place to stay. By getting a new house, i feel i am very happy and have a better life to live with my children
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($117 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on iron sheets, bricks because my house has been under construction so i want to finish it. I also bought bedsheets, clothes for my wife and utensils. My family and I are happy.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to finish constructing my house because it has been under construction for long and the first transfer was not enough. So my upcoming transfer will be a boost for resuming my house construction to its completion.
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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 enlarging my house so as to gain respect and also start up a business like a shop.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is farming because it solves my problems through selling the harvested crops, it even enabled me to build this house i have right now.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is being ruled by my brothers having no say to anything.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when we have ended the day all still alive and have something to eat.
