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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($399 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on building a two room iron sheet roofed house to replace the ramshackled grass thatched house we were staying in.
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 comfortably in a good house without worries of bad weather or insecurity.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly does well to stick to its principles and programmes without being influenced by any leaders.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my second transfer to buy two bulls which I hope to use for ploughing my farm and also get some money when I plough for others. I am also using some of the money to make bricks to build an iron sheets roofed house because I am living in a grass thatched house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is i am now sure of producing more food for my family as I will be in position to plough my fields so easily and on time
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 a goat to rear and multiply more.I also bought ironsheets to build myself a house of two bedrooms and a sitting room and leave the grass thatched one.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when i recieved my money i felt excited i ate the food but it wasn't sweet at all.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on building better metal house so that I can shift from grass thatched house and the remaining balance I will use it to buy some livestock.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is buying a bicycle because I used to walk a long distance to fetch water.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing is the poor accommodation house my family is staying in because when it rains the whole house become wet.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I have finished my domestic work.
