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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?
I spent my third transfer on buying a boda boda for my husband. He uses this to transport people to and from different places at a fee and by doing so we earn a daily income.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I would've died of hunger especially due to this famine however my life is different in a way that i stocked food with the transfers i received and so we are still surviving.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD does well by sending this money via MoMo because by doing so they help prevent violence that would stem from hand delivering the money.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($423 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
On house yes! I used my second transfer to build a one bedroom house because the house I had before the transfer was very small and about to collapse.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Being able to build a good house within cement and iron sheets is the biggest difference in my daily life. I used my second transfer to build this good house and I am happy.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($113 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying bricks, cement,and sand because I want to expand on my one roomed house.so i have been lacking privacy.I also bought a matress since we have been sleeping on a mat.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt joy when i received my money because i thought that GD was just deceiving us.I have been sleeping badly on a mat in house without rooms.so i had to be happy. Thanks
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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 completing my house and the remaining balance to buy a cow.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is buying a plot of land. I was able to buy this plot from the money I got after cultivating and selling rice.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is providing basic requirements because I have no sustainable income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am conversing with my neighbors.
