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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($399 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Yes, a house and a cow! I used my third transfer to finish my 2bedroomed house because the second transfer was not enough to finish the house. I also bought a cow for keeping for more cow because I want to become big cattle keeper in my community.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Being able to own land and a house in it is my biggest difference in my daily life. I used my transfer to buy land and build a house in it. I am proud.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
As my opinion, GiveDirectly does well to give us free phones nd money without anything in return. GiveDirectly maintains your word from start to the end. However, some people were registered but were not given money and they a look at us who got the transfers like enemies.
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?
I used my second transfer to buy a cow, bricks and sand and i am planning to start constructing a permanent iron roof house in January
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Having a cow and getting prepared to start constructing a house is the biggest difference in my life. I feel proud. Thank you GD
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($118 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought bricks and iron sheets to build a permanent house and move from a grass thatched house in my first transfer
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to enrol in a garage to learn skills to fix cars in the next transfer
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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 metal house because this grass thatched house lick when it rains and the remaining balance will finance my motor mechanics study.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is paying school fees for my sister and I want her to become doctor.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing currently is making ends meet.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am chatting with my friends in the trading center.
