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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?
Well ! Oxen, I bought an oxen so that she be earning living from it after people.
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 medical bills and also started a business of oxen.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I think it has done well because the staff was calm while training us.
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 used my second transfer to renovate my house since the walls were becoming weak. I also used some money to get treatment as I fell sick during the time GD sent me the money. Thank you so much GD.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i now have a proper house which is secure
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 mattress,bed,blanket and I used the balance to treat myself.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very good because I was sick and had no money to go for treatment.
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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 cementing my house, the remaining balance to buy some livestock and treat myself because for good time I have lived with eye problem.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is educating my children despite they did not go far due to lack of school fees.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is the poor health for long time I have stayed with eye problem and cough.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I have dinner with my grandchildren.
