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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! I built a house for my bar business in the centre of Kinu.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
If i didn't get a transfer,I wouldn't have been able to buy solar power as well as building such a nice house in the centre. Thanks.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Well, let me use this opportunity to thank GD because everything was well with me.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($419 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 buy a solar panel as we needed better lighting at home, i also bought bricks and sand to begin construction of a better house since i am currently sleeping in a two room house which is not enough for me and the children
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Having materials for construction is the biggest difference in my life, i have been wanting to have a better house and i am happy that i have started by buying the materials. Thanks to GD for the help
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($118 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought bricks to construct a bigger house for my family in my first transfer. We have a small house
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I hope to buy iron sheets and pay for Labour to build my bigger house in the next transfer
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the cash transfer on constructing a business house around our business centre.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I did buy a goat and it produced others that i sold for my childrens school fees.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have ever faced in my life is having no enough land farming yet i have a large family to feed.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy in the evening when am chatting with my children.
