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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($396 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying bricks, sand, cement and iron sheets for constructing two additional rooms as expansion of my house. I want to put a business probably a kiosk in one of the rooms to enable me earn some income.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I would be living a stressful life because of worrying about my problems which couldnot be solved without money however my life is different in a way that i now live a jolly life because i have money thanks to the transfers i received.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD does well by following up through calls and visits to households to find out if we used the money in a developmental way.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($423 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
Yes on land and a cow! I used my second transfer to buy land to grow sugarcanes for sustainable income for my family. I also bought a cow for milk for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Being able to buy land for sugarcane plantation is the biggest difference in my daily life. I used my transfer to buy this land where I am going to grow sugarcane.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($113 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 cement to repair my house so that I can get rid of jiggers coming from dust.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When i received my money, I got so excited. My children joined me in celebration and the mood at home got warm.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer to buy cows and poultry which will help improve my household income.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement that i am proudest of is buying a plot of land and constructing a house in it.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in my life is educating my three little girls. It has never been easy to get money to pay for their school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the night because i am always resting while sleeping and i have no worries to think about.
