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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 non buying building materials like bricks and sand so that I can start building because I am staying on a small piece of family land in a small 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 have been able to take care of my family with out much struggle especially during this season when there has been drought and food was hard to find.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give directly has done well to train very disciplined employees. They are professional and respectful and patient with everyone they work with. They explain everything until you understand. I have not seen anything Give directly doesn't do well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($422 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my second transfer on purchasing a plot of land because i used to rent where to caltivate food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life was aquiring a plot of land that i had never owned before. i am so thankful to GD
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($118 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
Bedsheets chicken mattress and bricks
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Buy land
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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 buying land then build a house because the land we are on its for the clan and we are many. Also start up a shop as a business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of are my crops because at the end of the day we have something to eat and also sell off some to take care of basic needs.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Sleeping in a poorly constructed house is my biggest hardship in my life.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I get to have a meal my family and seeing smiles on their faces also makes me happy.
