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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($401 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Oh yes, a pit latrine and a cow ! I spent my third transfer on building a pit latrine because I have been going to a Bush to easy myself. I also bought a cow for rearing.
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 receive a transfer because I wouldn't have built a pit latrine. It was my desire to build a pit latrine but i had no money. Thanks
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Well, Everything was well done!
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 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 buying cement and sand for renovating my house since it was initially bent in structure. I also bought a bicycle that will help me ease transportion since I am old and cannot do everything by my self and also cannot walk long distances.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Living each day without worrying about wether my family and I will get what to eat is the biggest difference in my life. This is because with GD transfers I was able to secure a source of income.
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 building a kitchen because the one i had had fallen so I could not use it anymore. I also bought iron sheets to put on my house since the iron sheets that were on the house were really old.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money, I felt really excited that i prayed the whole night for it to be morning soon. I felt like there was a fire burning in my bed because I could not sleep and all I could do that night is seat up and wait for it be morning.
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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 renovating my house and the remaining balance to buy home assets like mattress.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is constructing house after the death of my husband.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is providing basic needs to my children because I have no daily income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am conversing with my children as we listen to radio
