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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($402 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer to build a house because i have been sleeping in a small house where I had just temporarily put iron sheets so whenever it could rain, they could be blown off by wind
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different because i now have a secure house for my family than it would have been if i hadn't recieved, I would be sleeping in the poor house I used to have.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well by supporting us solve our most pressing problems through giving us financial aid and there is nothing that i would say went wrong. Thank you GiveDirectly.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($423 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
Ok, iron sheets, cement and sand. I used my second transfer to buy cement, iron sheets and sand for a single bedroom house from the grass-thatched one I have been staying.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Seeing my building materials set for my house construction is the biggest difference in my life. I bought building materials with my second transfer and happy.
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 bought iron sheets with my first transfers. This is because I am going to construct a descent iron roofed house and vacate the small grass thatched house I am currently living in.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy when I received the money however I did not show any excitement to avoid making people who hadnot received transfers jealous.
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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 construction of a parmanent house. This is because this one I stay in leaks.
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 lacking land where to cultivate.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is morning hours. This is because I get time to cultivate.
