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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($404 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying materials for constructing a house. This is because my current house is leaking and it may fall at anytime due to its weak walls.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I used to go for days with a meal and this would still be the case however my life is different because i never go without a meal ever since i received transfers and this is due to the fact that i stocked food and I also have money that I can use to buy food.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD does well by giving me a phone because i had never held one before.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($423 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 construction materials like bricks, sand, iron sheets among others so that i can construct a new house as the old one is almost collapsing due to the weak walls.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i now have hope that i will own a better house and also i can eat good food . I am so happy with 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?
Oh yes, iron sheets and bricks! I spent my first transfer on iron sheets, and bricks to build a house as big as 3 rooms because the one I have now is very small and part of has collapsed.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I lest expected this money so when my grandchild told me that i have received money from GiveDirectly I was delighted. I was more than happy.
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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 a new house because the one i am currently living in half of it is falling. Secondly buying a cow so as to have some milk tea and also sell off the calves.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of are my children because they have taken good care of me like recently they bought me beddings i nolonger sleep on the floor.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was when I loost my children and they all did not go beyond 5 months.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening having dinner with my grandchildren.
