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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?
A house ! I have built a big house using my third transfer. I had a house in plot of land where the clan members are fighting for this land. So I decided to buy my own land and build a house if possible.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Yes , my life is different than if i never received the transfer because i have been able to buy a land and build a house. Thanks
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Okay ! I think in my opinion, GiveDircetly has done well because it has fulfilled its promises of giving us money.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($420 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying a plot of land. This is because clan members were fighting over the land we were staying on and everyone wanted ownership of it so I decided to buy my own land.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Being able to own my land that is independent of any clan memeber is the biggest difference in my life.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($113 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 my b eddings and those of my children since we were sleeping so poorly. I also bought a goat and completed school fees for my children.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on building a bigger house for my family because the one we are staying in is so small and we are very congested.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on building better and larger house because my current house is small to accommodate my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is buying a cow which increased my household income after sell of milk.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing currently is paying school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am having a meal with my children.
