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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 clearing the debt on a plot of land I was purchasing. I bought land on which I constructed my house because I was being tortured by my ex-husband while staying in his homestead.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I would've been in a bad condition because i would have to look for money for food and also struggle to develop my self in terms of housing however my life is different in a way that i managed to buy land and constructed a house with the transfers so I only work to get what to eat.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD does well by not asking for anything(bribe) in return for the transfers.
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 building a toliet since i have been using my neighbour's toliet,paid some money to book a for land where I can do cultivation,I paid school fees for my children as well as paying half instalment to buy a plot of land.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is being able to build my own toliet and also having a big plot of land.I was staying in somebody's house however she became jealousy and chased me away from her house because her name did not appear in the GiveDircetly list.thanks
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 buying a cow because I wanted to do cattle keeping.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I feel happy because GD has saved me from povery.I have a cow and expect milk from it. So am going to earn money after sometime.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 my transfer on buying land to expand on my agricultural production because agriculture is my main source of income and the remaining balance still I will use it to buy farm inputs.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is educating my son from primary upto college level. He is soon graduating as primary teacher.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is paying school fees for my children because being single mother without stable income fees is too hard for me to meet always.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am with children telling me what they have learnt from school.
