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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($398 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used my third transfer on a house. I used the transfer to finish building my house that I started building with the second transfer.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different that I now have a good house with cement and iron sheets after receiving the transfer than it would have been if I never received the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well to be transparent from the beginning to the end, give us free phones and nonrefundable cash money.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($420 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying building materials to start constructing my house since am sleeping in an old grass thatched house
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have started building an iron roofed house something that I did not have hope of doing before GD's help. Although its not yet complete, I am already excited about my house
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 buying iron sheets and bricks for building a house since the grass thatched am currently leaving in leaks whenever it rains.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my next transfer on buying a cow for rearing. I will also buy more iron sheets and bricks to add on what I currently have and in that way I will build my house.
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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 iron roofed house for my family.The one i have leaks whenever it rains and this disorganises me with my wife and children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I did buy a goat that produced and multiplied, the sales from the goats helped me construct a family house that i live in with my wife and children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have ever had is having a leaking house that disorganises me with my wife and children whenever it rains.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during afternoon hours, its because at that time i do chat with my friends especially after a days garden work.
