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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($401 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 a cow to rear as an investment for future help in case I get problems. I also bought some food to feed my family.
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 the transfer in that i have been able to renovate my house which would have probably collapsed on me had I not got the money to work on it.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give Directly does well to thoroughly investigate cases with out leaving any cases on ground and reconciling those in conflict. On the other hand sometimes the money is sent late and people are left expect ing which is a bit inconviniencing.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($426 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
Ok, bricks, iron sheets and food! I used my second transfer to buy bricks and iron sheets to build a 1bedroom house from a grass-thatched one I was living in. I also bought food for my family during this dry season and I am happy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Having been able to build a modern house with cement and iron sheets is the biggest difference in my daily life. I appropriately used my transfer to build this good house that i have been dreaming of and I am happy.
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?
Yes, iron sheets and chairs! I spent my first transfer on I iron sheets for a 2bedroomed house because the one I having now is in poor conditions and it is about to fall on me. I also bought chairs and I paid my mother's medical bills using my first transfer.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was sleeping then I heard a message on my mobile phone. I read it and it was money from GiveDirectly, I jumped out of my bed grabbing my wife to see a miracle money from GiveDirectly. That moment, we were going through much joy and happiness.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to buy a piece of land where I can build a house for my family using the transfer. We are still on my father's land which I was given and it is very small.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I managed to get myself a wife who is taking care of my home so well.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I suffered from some stomach sickness for three weeks, and could not eat anything solid. This is the biggest hardship I have ever faced in my life.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is evening time because the sun is setting. Too much sunshine affects my health.
