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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1652800 UGX ($454 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer for buying doors at 370,000 for my house, repairing my house 200,000, paid school fees for my children 400,000, clothings and bedings for my self and children 330,000 and the balance I kept for future use.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give Directly has done well to give me cash because I have handled a number of pressing needs I was faced with. To me Give Directly has not done any bad.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that am sleeping in a descent house with good bedings and clothings and generally I have peace of mind, this was not going to be possible for me without Give Directly tranfer.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($473 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my transfer on purchasing two doors, and 3 bags of cement, 3 mattresses, 5 cooking saucepans, and 2 dozens of porcelain plates. I also purchased 17 iron sheets that I am looking forward to use after I construct my house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
That day I was the happiest and I remember smiling on my way to the mobile money agent point. People would ask me why I was smiling and I would simply tell them that God has answered my prayers.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life was so sad before , I used to be too depressed and I would even fail to eat and sleep because of the many thoughts that over clouded my mind. But now I am the happiest and I look more human and healthy than before. I can afford nice food and I sleep like a queen , that is the biggest change I have had in my life so far.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I faced in my life is lack of money. I was not in position to pay fees for my children and all of them stop in primary
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is the aftnoon when am given the money for the weeding people's gardens
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money mean to solve many problems like buying household utensils and renovating my house.
