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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($404 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Farming, Cow and goat ! I bought a cow and a goat for rearing. I aslo invested in potato farming for home use.
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 a transfer in that i have been able to pay for treatment, Am also carrying out farming and rearing. Thanks
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
It has done well because of the staff being welcoming and respectful. But , there are people who haven't got the transfers so they have become jealousy of us. Therefore ,GD has not done well somehow .
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($423 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
Ok, cement, timber and an ox! I used my second transfer to buy cement for renovating my house because it has been dusty. I also bought timber for doors for my house. I finally bought an Ox to help me in farming because I weak to dig my gardens.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Being able to buy an Ox for digging my gardens is the biggest difference in my daily life. I used part of the second transfer to buy this Ox and I am happy.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($113 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on timber and cement to properly roof and cement my house because curently the roof is very weak. I have hope now.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was happy when my helper told me that i have received Monet from GiveDirectly because i knew my house will be roofed properly.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on buying cattle to rear. This is because I will be able to get milk for feeding.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is; in 1999, I cultivated well and I was able to buy land where I now stay.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is; I developed a chronic headech which still disturbs me now.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is afternoon hours. This is because I get opportunity to meet people and interract with them.
