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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($402 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 construction materials as I accomplish preparations for building my house. I also completed payment of my plot of land which I had partially paid using the first transfers.
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 a way that I am now also considered a permanent resident (land lord) who owns property and commands respect in the community.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly does well to give liberty to recipients to determine the use of their money and pursue their individual development goals. There is no issue with GD way of doing things.
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?
I used my second transfer to a cow because it will grow and it generates more income when I sell milk. I also bought building materials (iron sheets and bricks) as I want to build another house since I have been sleeping in a small grass thatched house with a leaking roof
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am no longer stressed about accommodation since I am going to build a new bigger house
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?
Ok, a mattress, bed and two goats! I spent my first transfer on a mattress, bed because I did not have them totally. I also bought two goats hoping that I can sell them after sometime for a cow. I feel happy!
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
My phone was away from me for charging, after getting to know that my colleagues had received money from GiveDirectly, I went for it. It was true! I saw money on my phone. I happily went to my mother for advise concerning planning for my money and she was happy too.
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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 construction of the house. I need a better house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I have no achievement
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is stopping to school at the age if 17. This left me hopeless.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is afternoon hours. This is because I get time to rest from hard work.
