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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 contributing for my son to buy a motorcycle which would employ him to take care of me. I also plastered inside my house.
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 that I now sleep in a descent house and my son is employed in the transport sector where he earns money to provide basic needs for me.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly does well to use different field teams during enrolment of households to avoid fraud. GD does not do well to leave out leaders while giving transfers.
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 cement for renovating my house because it was very old. I also bought some house hold utensils for family use
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life was getting my house renovated and now it looks beautiful. Thanks to GD
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($118 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Renovate the house
What did you spend your first transfer on?
Plasted house beddings and cloths
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy farm inputs like fertilizers,quality seeds and also hire more farm land to expand on my farming business to sustain me.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I was able to construct a house for my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I am always not assured of my meals within a day.This is because i have nobody tl look after me.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy in the evening whenever i have supper.It makes me have a good night.
