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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($398 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on a house. I used my third transfer to finish constricting my commercial house along Iganga-Jinja Road because the second transfer was insufficient to finish the house yet I wanted it for my source of income.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if I never received transfer the because I managed to build a commercial house as my source of income now from the transfer. I could not do achieve if I never received the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well to give me a phone and teach me how to use it and to receive my money from GiveDirectly on my phone.
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 sand and cement for upgrading ma house's wall and floor so that i live in a beautiful house
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life was having my house upgraded. I now have a beautiful house and iam proud
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 spent my first transfer on building a toilet because we don't have where to ease our selves from.
I also bought a matress so that i can sleep comfortably unlike previously when I slept on a mat
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning use my next transfer on building an iron roofed house since the one am currently living in a small grass thatched house which is not in good condition
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the cash transfer on constructing a business house for the family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I did buy a cow that i used to milk after it produced,the milk was for both home consumption and for sale that could increase my household income.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have ever faced in my life is being attacked by high blood pressure that disorganised my productive time to do farming to feed my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during morning hours especially when me , my husband and grandchildren have woken up healthier.
