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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($400 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Yes ! Plastered house , I spent my third transfer on plastering my house since it was not yet completed.
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, because i have managed to plaster my house .
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I think GD has done well because i have never been asked for a bribe to join the this organisation.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 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 do a house extension since it was very small for the family
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i now have a bigger house to stay in with my family. I also got better treatment using the transfer and i feel fine.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($113 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
Ok, iron sheets, food, mattress, blanket! I used my transfer to buy iron sheets for roofing my house that currently leaking with weaker iron sheets. I also bought food for my family because it has been a dry season and food has been scarce in my community. My family is happy now.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was at home at around 9:00pm and i received a mobile money message on my mobile phone. I opened it and it was of money from GiveDirectly, I jumped in the air with much happiness and I am still happy.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to use a part of the transfer to treat myself because my back and legs are paining. Then I also want to expand my house and roof it properly.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My four children who are taking care of me now in my old age are my proudest achievement.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The death of my first born child this year is the biggest hardship I have faced in my life.
What is the happiest part of your day?
After noon time is my happiest part of my day because my friends come and we chat, which makes me happy and takes away my worries.
