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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?
Oh yes, a house and treatment! I used some money to pay for the hospital bills because i was admitted in Nakavule hospital due to ulcers. Am also going to build a house only that am still weak and can't monitor the project.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
If i didn't get a transfer. I would have dead by now because I was sick and had no money to go to the hospital. But am now saved. Secondly, I wouldn't have been able to buy a land.Thanks
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Okay, Everything was perfect.thanks
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?
Well, on Iron sheets, sand and mattress! I spent my second transfer on iron sheets because my roof was leaking but it is now properly roofed.I also bought a mattress and I am happy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My house is properly roofed and it is the biggest difference in my life. I used the my transfer to roof my house and I am glad.
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?
Well, a plot of land! I spent my first transfer on a plot of land because my land was very small to accommodate a kitchen and pit latrine. I have also used this very transfer to build a chitchen and pit latrine in my expanded plot of land and I am proud.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was sleeping, upon waking up I saw a message on my phone. I opened it and it was money transfer from GiveDirectly. Much happiness overtook me. I was happy, I am happy and I will be happy.
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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 finishing my house and the remaining balance to buy land for agriculture and some livestock
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is constructing house this gave a family comfortable accommodation.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is paying school fees for my children because I have no sustainable income to fully support my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am conversing with my neighbors.
