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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($399 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Roofing ! I have done roofing using my third transfer. My house was incomplete in that it was not roofed. So , i have completed it .
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Okay ! My life is different than it would have been if i never received a transfer because i have been able to build a house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I think the staff has done well in my opinion by encouraging us and investigating the truth in our cases. Thanks
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 spent my second transfer on buying building materials and have kept some money until i get my next transfer and i start construction
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is yet to be the construction of a house. Before the coming of GD, i never had hope that i will ever construct a house and now i can see it come. Thanks alot GD
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($117 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on iron sheets and bricks because I want to build a iron-roofed house from the one am staying in now that makes me wet during rain season. Am happy am going to build soon the house I have in plan.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Yes. I am planning to build a permanent and iron-roofed house because the first transfer was not enough to meet building costs and some other building materials.
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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 building metal house to shift from grass thatched house which leaks whenever it rains and remaining balance to start a small business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement in life is completing form four because getting school fees was very hard.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship I am facing is feeding my self because I have no job to support me.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am at the football ground training with friends.
