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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?
I spent my third transfer on paying the debt on the plot of land that I had deposited on with my second transfer. I also stocked some food (2 sacks of posho) for us since we were suffering from hunger due to the recent famine.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I had failed to send my children to school because I could not afford the school dues and this would still be the case if I did not receive transfers. However my life is now different because i am now able to pay school fees for my children so that they can acquire education and this is because of the transfers I received.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GD does well by making sure that the money actually reaches the poor people as it is meant to and this is done by sending the money directly to each and every recipient's account number.
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 a plot of land in kiringa centre. I will build a house and also shops in which I will conduct business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I used not to eat and drink for lack of what to eat but all that changed because of GD transfers so being able to eat and drink is the biggest difference in my daily life.
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 opening up a bar because I wanted to get daily income business.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I feel free and not stressed now days like the way I used to be when I did not have a job.am happy.Thank you
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the transfer on starting a bar business such that I make some money to support my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I am going to be a recipient which has never happened in my life.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is that it is really hard to be renting, sometimes the rent is hard to get.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is morning time because when I wake up and have some work to do, I am happy.
