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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($401 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying a cow for rearing as an investment.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I would be suffering because i was sick most times but couldnt even afford medicine so my life is different because ever since i received transfers, i have been okay health wise because i can afford medical attention when I fall sick.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD does well by giving us 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 building a 2 room iron roofed house. The grass thatched house I was living in was small the size of a kitchen and it had a leaking roof so I decided to build a comfortable so that i can atleast enjoy my old age.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Being able to live a comfortable life where I can eat some nice food like fish, milk and also afford to pay medical bills whenever I fall sick is the biggest difference in my life. This is all possible because of the transfers i got.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($117 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the first transfer on iron sheets and bricks for a house for my mother because she had no where to sleep. I also bought food for my family because we were lacking food. I bought a cow also for investment. I am glad.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planing to finish my house that is under construction and building boys quarter for tenants as a way of increasing my household income.
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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 building a house, buy beddings and also help my daughter finish up her house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is my daughter Kisakye Alokaiti who is taking care of me. There has been some improvement ever since i came here.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is loosing my husband who took care of me in everything.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when i get to see my daughter and grandchildren around because they are the only source of happiness to me.
