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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($400 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Two oxen ! I spent my third transfer on buying oxen for business. People do hire my oxen. Therefore ,I have started that business
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 a transfer because i have managed to buy oxen ,i have also be able to grow sugercanes
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Yes ! In my opinion, I think it has done well since its has been able to handle our cases. Like marriage , personal and family problems .
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
On 2 cows and iron sheets! I bought 2 cows with my first transfer because I want to do cattle keeping to generate more income for my family. I also spent on iron sheets for a 3bedroom house because the one I have one is grass-thatched.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Having started my cattle keeping project with 2 cows is the biggest difference in my daily life. I bought 2 cows with my second transfer and I am proud.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($112 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 10 ironsheets because I would like to bulid a house only that money was little,so am waiting for the next transfer so that i can start buliding. I also bought 2 pigs for rearing
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was happy because I was not expecting it, it was at night and so I had to wait for morning to go and withdraw it.Thank you
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I planning to spend my transfer on buying a plot of land. Part of it will help me construct a house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is buying my bicycle. I got after selling my maize produce.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is sickness. In 2008 I developed a heart problem which affected my life a lot.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is morning hours. This is because I get time to do my daily routine work.
